Design Manager Job Opportunity
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and unify our design functions across national operations.
This is a pivotal opportunity for an exceptional mechanical design professional to take ownership of our design strategy, elevate collaboration across sites, and drive innovation in a growing company.
The successful candidate will oversee design activities across multiple teams, developing and implementing a national design framework to enhance collaboration, consistency, and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and unify design functions nationally under a single strategic vision that delivers effective solutions for new projects and aftermarket customers.
2. Develop and implement a national design framework to enhance collaboration, consistency, and quality across all business units.
3. Mentor and manage the national design leadership team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.
4. Establish and govern design standards, templates, and review processes to ensure compliance with functional, customer, and regulatory requirements.
5. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align design outputs with operational needs and oversee project delivery for timeliness, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
6. Manage resources and tools to optimise performance across sites and support complex projects.
7. Identify and resolve design bottlenecks or risks, maintaining smooth workflows across all project pipelines.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or related discipline).
* Proven leadership experience in design management, ideally within manufacturing or automation.
* Strong technical knowledge of mechanical design principles and tools.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver projects to specification, on time and on budget.
* Commitment to fostering innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer:
A dynamic and innovative work environment, passionate about delivering high-quality end-of-line packaging automation solutions. Our company values passion, commitment, collaboration, innovation, and quality, and we foster a culture that encourages growth and development.
Our employees enjoy supportive employee-driven development plans, including leadership roundtables, job shadowing, and specialised external training. We also provide financial reimbursement and paid leave support for tertiary education to help our people reach their full potential.
If you are passionate about driving industry automation, committed to quality, and eager to collaborate on engineering the future, this is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading company and contribute to its continued success.