Mechanical Design Manager£50-60k + EV Car + Pension + BonusLeicestershireRef: 25379 Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer ready to step up, or an established leader looking for a role where you can genuinely shape a team and make an impact? Join a well-established UK engineering business at the forefront of special-purpose machinery, delivering bespoke automation solutions to global manufacturing industries. This is a key hire for the business. You ll take ownership of the mechanical design function, leading a small team while remaining hands-on in the design and development of complex, one-off automation systems. If you re passionate about innovation, delivery, and raising standards, this role offers the platform to do it. Mechanical Design Manager - The Role: Lead and develop a team of 4 mechanical design engineers across a range of experience levelsTake ownership of mechanical design delivery from concept through to build and commissioningRemain hands-on (approx. 70%) with detailed design of bespoke special-purpose machineryDrive concept development, innovation, and continuous improvement within the design functionEnsure designs are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with customer and project requirementsOversee CAD output using Autodesk Inventor, ensuring consistency, quality, and best practiceWork closely with electrical, controls, and build teams to deliver fully integrated automation solutionsProvide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to develop team capability