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Bournville, Birmingham - 55k - 65k Annual GBP Permanent Posted by: WR Engineering Posted: 1/22/2026 3:32:24 PM
 
 
Engineering Design Manager

Salary: to 65,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday Pension Laptop & phone Early finish Fridays (1pm)
Hours: Monday-Friday
Location: South side of Birmingham

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Design Manager with a background in engineering design. You'll lead a team delivering bespoke factory automation projects ranging from 50k to 2m across manufacturing sectors including automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace.

A senior design engineer with an automation design background, looking for the next step in their career, could be ideal.

The Role

  • Lead, support and develop a team of 4 Design Engineers

  • Use 2D AutoCAD and Inventor 3D to design machines and tooling systems from concept to detailed design

  • Plan, organise and coordinate design activities with the Project Leader

  • Attend customer meetings to clarify requirements and present design concepts

  • Drive problem-solving, corrective actions and continuous improvement

  • Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget

  • Lead internal and customer-facing design reviews

  • Support digital innovation including digital twins and Industry 4.0 principles

  • Grow team capability, engagement and performance


Person Profile

  • Proven Design Manager experience within industrial design such as tooling, special-purpose machinery, and mechanical assemblies

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, robotics or automation (advantageous)

  • Confident leading a small design team and working directly with customers

  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bournville, Birmingham, UK
Engineering
55k - 65k Annual GBP
WR Engineering
WR Engineering
JS3061032993
1/22/2026 3:32:24 PM
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