Design & Production Manager

ADesign Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager required for a manufacturer in Liverpool.

The successful Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager will be responsible for leading a team of design engineers, overseeing the entire design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery.

The successful Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager will have experience using SolidWorks, ideally within fluid power / hydraulics and proven experience of leading a team of designers.

Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager Package

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Additional benefits

Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager Role

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of designers
• Act as technical authority on hydraulic / fluid power systems, ensuring all designs meet performance, safety, and reliability standards
• Oversee the full design lifecycle from concept development through to production, testing, and delivery
• Liaise closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation

Design Manager / Production Manager / Design & Production Manager Requirements

• Good working knowledge of Solidworks
• Proven experience leading & managing a team
• Hands on design experience with fluid power / hydraulic systems
• Commutable to Liverpool
• Relevant engineering degree / qualifications desirable