Design Manager (Production Machinery / Pneumatics)

Design Manager (Production Machinery / Pneumatics) £50,000 - £60,000 + Training + Progression + Tech Package + Enhanced Holidays + Company Benefits Hull, East Yorkshire Are you a Design Engineer or Design Manager from a machinery or pneumatics background, looking to step into a leadership role where you'll manage a skilled design team and help deliver bespoke machinery to some of the biggest names in food manufacturing? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established industry leader with over 60 years of engineering expertise, designing and manufacturing bespoke food processing and automation machinery for globally recognised manufacturers including Bakkavor, Ramona's Food, and other leading food producers. In this role, you'll lead and mentor a team of talented design engineers, overseeing projects from concept through to manufacture while working closely with senior leadership, production, procurement, and customers. You'll drive continuous improvement, ensure designs are optimised for manufacture, and help deliver innovative automation solutions for clients across the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate will have experience designing special purpose machinery, pneumatic equipment, or packaging machinery, with strong 3D CAD knowledge and a passion for leading people. The Role: • Managing and developing a team of Design Engineers • Leading bespoke machinery projects from concept through manufacture • Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams • Driving design for manufacture, quality, and continuous improvement • Reviewing drawings, technical documentation, and engineering standards • Fully office-based in Hull The Person: • Design Engineer or Design Manager background • Experience within food processing machinery, special purpose machinery, or pneumatics • Strong 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar) • Commutable to Hull If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Reference Number: BBBH26413 Keywords: Design Manager, Engineering Manager, Mechanical Design Manager, Design Engineer, Design Team Leader, Food Processing Machinery, Food Manufacturing, Special Purpose Machinery, Pneumatics, Automation, CAD Manager, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Engineering, Hull, East Yorkshire We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.