Senior Design Engineer for the position of Design Manager - Automation manufacturing systems / robotics.This would would suit a Senior Design Engineer looking for the next step in their career. Projects can vary in size from 50k up to 2m and often within automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace industries.A background in automated machinery systems and manufacturing solutions is required.Salary 55K - 60K, 25 days holiday, pension contribution, laptop and phoneHours Monday - Friday, 1pm finish Fridays.The roleManage a small team of 4 design engineers.Design using 2D AutoCAD and Inventor 3D CAD software Design machines and systems from the concept stage through to the final detailed stageInvolved with the planning, organising and customer meetings working closely with the project leaderSolving problems and initiating corrective actions as required ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget.Developing team skills set, motivation.Proactively engaging with emerging advances digital twins, Industry 4.0 principlesLead design reviewsParticipate in customer meetings to clarify technical requirements and present design concepts.Person ProfileSeveral years'' relevant design experience within an automated machinery setting - essentialWorked as a senior design engineer with supervisory and leadership skills, expertise and management career ambitions - essentialStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, robotics, and automation technologies - essentialVisa