Project Design Manager - Northamptonshire (Hybrid)Salary: Up to 70,000 + 5,000 car allowance + private medicalLocation: Kettering Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week on site)Lead cutting-edge automation projects and take your engineering career to the next level.We''re representing a market-leading provider of automated materials handling and warehouse systems who design, integrate, and support complex automation and control solutions for clients across the UK.They''re looking for a Project Design Manager to lead a talented team delivering multi-disciplinary engineering projects - ensuring designs meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.What''s in it for youSalary up to 70,000 + 5,000 car allowancePrivate medical coverHybrid and flexible working optionsEmployee-owned organisation with a strong people cultureClear progression path towards Head of EngineeringExciting, high-impact automation projects in logistics and materials handlingYour roleManage and develop the Project Design Engineering team, setting standards for technical excellence and deliveryOversee project design documentation, ensuring CE/UKCA complianceReview design calculations and provide technical guidance across mechanical systemsCollaborate closely with Controls, Procurement, Installation, and Project Management teamsDrive improvements in engineering processes, documentation, and design qualityWhat we''re looking forDegree or HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar disciplinePro