Mechanical Design Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment · Cheltenham, South West

Mechanical Design Manager at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, based in Cheltenham, South West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Cheltenham, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
12 hours ago
Closes
16 Oct 2026
Sector
Mechanical Engineer

Reference https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72364-mechanical-design-manager-cheltenham-gloucest

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Mechanical Design Manager

Cheltenham

Up to £60,000 – Dependant on experience.

Our client is a well-established engineering solutions company that supplies bespoke equipment and machinery for a variety of industry sectors. As a Mechanical Design Manager, your focus will be managing the design function of the company, manage design projects from initial concept through to delivery and create detailed designs for custom machinery

Mechanical Design Manager Responsibilities:

–          Lead and manage the Mechanical Design Team

–          Create detailed designs and supporting documentation for special purpose machinery.

–          Manage design projects from initial concept through to delivery.

–          Ensure that the mechanical designs meet the customers technical specifications

–          Lead continuous improvement activities across the department

–          Set clear KPIs for the Mechanical Design Team

Mechanical Design Manager Requirements:

–          Proven experience leading or managing a Mechanical Design team, including supporting team development, performance reviews and setting objectives.

–          Strong mechanical design experience, ideally within automation, special-purpose machinery, robotics or a similar engineering environment.

–          Experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and commissioning, with a good understanding of the full project lifecycle.

–          Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD and engineering design practices, including drawings, BOMs, design reviews and engineering standards.

–          Fully fluent and competent IT skills

If you are interested in Mechanical Design Manager positions, please get in contact at your earliest convenience.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Reference: https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72364-mechanical-design-manager-cheltenham-gloucest · Posted 12 hours ago · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · Listed via Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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