BasildonSalary - Negotiable DOE Monday-Friday days with flexible start times.Your new company:Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design, manufacturing, build and installation of automated machinery working in several industries. With a large order book and continuous projects for the next 3-6 years, this is an excellent time to join an ever-expanding business.The business now has an excellent opportunity for an experienced design manager to join and oversee a close-knitted team of mechanical design engineers.If you come from a machinery design and projects background, with a passion for man management, this could be an excellent role for you.Key Responsibilities and Duties:Drive efficiency, productivity, and quality within the Design DepartmentSupport enquiry-stage discussions with customers, providing technical input where required.Manage design review with internal teamOversee project lifecycles alongside the project teamSupport drawing office activities such as enquiry drawings, site surveys, and technical investigationsManage design team goals and activities, monitoring performance.Skills and Experience required:Proven experience in a similar design/projects manager role.Proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), and Autodesk Vault or experience with similar CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks) is considered transferable.A recognised electrical/mechanical degree, ONC, City and Guilds, MBA/MS or Compar