Design Engineering Manager

As Design Engineering Manager you will play a pivotal role within the Rail Design team; you will be responsible for leading engineering works estimations SME interfacing with customers engineering design resource management and development. Your creativity and technical experience is essential.

This role will lead Engineering works estimations SME interfacing with customers and lead a team of Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineers. Your role will be responsible for design overview compliance and approvals and associated localised engineering team governance and business interfaces.

You will lead prototyping testing and commissioning phases working closely with Customers Engineering Leadership and production teams to refine and optimise designs ensuring safety critical product reliability and performance.

In addition to product development you will be involved in project management activities; collaboration with cross-functional teams including software engineers mechanical engineers and project managers will be essential for seamless project execution.

In the area of procurement and supply chain management you will coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely procurement of components and materials and assist in managing prototyping.

Customer support will be another essential aspect of your role; you will address customer inquiries and provide technical support where applicable to product orders and specifications.

This position offers numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership training programs and workshops to further enhance your skills and knowledge within the Engineering function.

The role encourages both autonomy and initiative allowing you to take ownership of your work and responsibilities whilst leading a team of Design Engineers across 2 sites (Crewe and Coventry). At the same time you will be an integral part of a collaborative team contributing to a supportive and dynamic work environment. Demonstrating your skills and dedication can lead to career advancement within the company.

If you are ready to take on a progressive leadership role and contribute to groundbreaking projects we want to hear from you!

Key Requirements:

• Highly skilled in both Mechanical and Electrical functions - 18th edition(BS2391 - Electrical Inspection and Testing being desirable)

• Quality focused preferably within the Rail Industry

• Excellent knowledge of Rail safety

• Sentinel Personal Track Safety (PTS) competent (or able to achieve it)

• Excellent customer services skills supported by good commercial understanding

• Experienced in bids and tenders

• Self-Motivation: Demonstrate a strong drive to succeed and continuously improve within a fast paced and ever changing set of priorities

• Team Player: Collaborate effectively with colleagues while also working autonomously

• Passion for Development: Show enthusiasm for engineering and innovation both products and team members

• Professional registration at Incorporated or Charted level

• Personal Insight: Explain what makes you tick and how your interests align with this role.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and forward-thinking.

• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance and become a leader in Railway engineering.

• Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Company Car Scheme

• Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme

• 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

• Employee offers and discounts from various retailers

• Cycle to work scheme recognition events and rewards

• Free car parking

• Blended / hybrid working available

Who are we

The Unipart Rail & Transportation Sector is part of the Unipart Group one of Europes leading independent logistics companies that employs more than 12000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than 1 billion. We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience we have continuous improvement plans to embrace innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers. As a valued employee of Unipart you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.

Required Experience:

Manager