Engineering Design Manager

Engineering Design Manager - Engineering Innovation & Delivery Location: Newton-le-Willows (Hybrid & Flexible Working) Salary: Up to £86,000 + Package Contract Type: Permanent

A leading engineering organisation is seeking an Engineering Design Manager (Mechanical) to lead the delivery of complex mechanical systems across a range of high-value, safety-critical projects. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for technical direction, team development, and design governance. The Engineering Design Manager Role

• Lead and manage a team of up to 10 engineers
• Oversee engineering design from concept through to manufacture
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Drive FEED and Design for Manufacture best practices
• Act as a senior technical authority in design reviews and risk assessments
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to align design with delivery goals
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement What We're Looking For
  • A strong academic background in Mechanical or General Engineering (MEng, MSc preferred)
  • Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards it
  • Significant experience delivering bespoke engineering design projects, with a proven track record in leadership roles
  • Deep understanding of high-integrity systems and working within regulated industries
  • Hands-on experience with FEED, Design for Manufacture, and full lifecycle engineering
  • A confident communicator and team leader, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  • Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance within 6 months of joining Why This Role?
    • Competitive salary up to £86,000
    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • Hybrid and flexible working based in Newton-le-Willows
    • A leadership role with real influence and visibility
    • Work on technically challenging, high-impact projects
    • A collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture
    • Easily commutable from Liverpool, Warrington, Newton-le-Willows, Wigan, St Helens, Manchester, Bolton, and surrounding areas

      Apply Now If you're ready to lead, inspire, and deliver, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Submit your application today and take the next step in your engineering career.

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      Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales