Design Lead - Manufacturing
CV-LibraryMilton Keynes, BuckinghamshirepermanentPosted: 13 April 2026
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Up to £70k per annum
Milton Keynes
We're looking for an experienced manager to be the design lead for Formula 1, Defence, Aerospace projects for my client based in Milton Keynes. You'll be working closely alongside the CEO to drive diversification through team development, people management, product lifecycle management and design engineering processes. This is a new role within the business.
You'll be part of a new senior leadership team and your main objective will be to motivate the design team to deliver on targets.
You will be leading a team within the design function, team stands at a total of 11 engineers. You will be working closely alongside the chief engineer to provide guidance and project leadership to the design team.
Your team is made up of graduates through to senior engineers, so part of the role will be to train/coach to help develop their skills. You will be working very closely with the onsite supply chain, production and quality departments.
You will be tasked within managing multiple projects for various sectors including Formula 1. You will need to be coming from a strong design background with hands on CAD experience and experience in leading a team. Will be in charge of engineering drawing sign off ensuring you meet the relevant internal quality standards and suitability.
The business is performing as strong as ever and are expected to record a sharp increase in revenue in the coming years. They have gone from strength to strength in recent years which has seen the headcount on site grow with the design team also increasing in team size.
You'll be working out of a specially kitted out manufacturing workshop, one that you would be proud to call work, which is conveniently located on the outskirts of Milton Keynes centre. The senior management team are a very hard working and dedicated group, so someone who shares that approach will no doubt thrive in this company.
Lets re-cap; you're, a natural leader within engineering and you have a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within the required quality standards, if this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.
Please click to apply and Graeme Marks will be in touch to tell you all about it. Even if your CV isn't up to date send over what you have and we can sort the rest later
Up to £70k per annum
Milton Keynes
We're looking for an experienced manager to be the design lead for Formula 1, Defence, Aerospace projects for my client based in Milton Keynes. You'll be working closely alongside the CEO to drive diversification through team development, people management, product lifecycle management and design engineering processes. This is a new role within the business.
You'll be part of a new senior leadership team and your main objective will be to motivate the design team to deliver on targets.
You will be leading a team within the design function, team stands at a total of 11 engineers. You will be working closely alongside the chief engineer to provide guidance and project leadership to the design team.
Your team is made up of graduates through to senior engineers, so part of the role will be to train/coach to help develop their skills. You will be working very closely with the onsite supply chain, production and quality departments.
You will be tasked within managing multiple projects for various sectors including Formula 1. You will need to be coming from a strong design background with hands on CAD experience and experience in leading a team. Will be in charge of engineering drawing sign off ensuring you meet the relevant internal quality standards and suitability.
The business is performing as strong as ever and are expected to record a sharp increase in revenue in the coming years. They have gone from strength to strength in recent years which has seen the headcount on site grow with the design team also increasing in team size.
You'll be working out of a specially kitted out manufacturing workshop, one that you would be proud to call work, which is conveniently located on the outskirts of Milton Keynes centre. The senior management team are a very hard working and dedicated group, so someone who shares that approach will no doubt thrive in this company.
Lets re-cap; you're, a natural leader within engineering and you have a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within the required quality standards, if this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.
Please click to apply and Graeme Marks will be in touch to tell you all about it. Even if your CV isn't up to date send over what you have and we can sort the rest later