Mechanical Design Manager - Progressive : Job Details

Mechanical Design ManagerLocation: Warrington (Hybrid & Flexible Working)Type: Permanent | Salary: Up to £82,000 + Package

Are you ready to lead the design of complex mechanical systems in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment? We're looking for a Mechanical Design Manager to take ownership of engineering delivery, guide a talented team, and ensure excellence from concept through to manufacture.

The Mechanical Design Manager OpportunityThis is a leadership role with real impact. You'll be responsible for managing a team of up to 10 engineers, overseeing the full design lifecycle, and ensuring that every solution is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. You'll work across a variety of high-value projects, applying your expertise in FEED and Design for Manufacture to deliver results that matter.

What You'll Be Doing as Mechanical Design Manager

• Leading mechanical design activities across multiple concurrent projects
• Managing and mentoring a team of engineers, supporting their development
• Acting as a technical authority and ensuring design integrity
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in design processes
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Supporting strategic planning and engineering governance

What You'll Bring

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (MEng/MSc/PhD preferred)
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it)
• Prior experience as a Mechanical Design Manager, Technical Manager, Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer with Line Management experience
• Strong background in bespoke mechanical systems or machinery, high-integrity equipment, or complex assemblies
• Proven experience in FEED and Design for Manufacture
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary up to £82,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Opportunity to lead impactful, technically challenging projects
• A collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture
• Easily commutable from: Liverpool, Warrington, Daresbury, Manchester, Chester, Wigan, St Helens, Widnes, Runcorn, Altrincham, Northwich and Bolton

Take the Next Step

If you're looking for a leadership role where your technical expertise and people skills can shine, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of mechanical design.

To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales