Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager Location: Bristol (3 Days On-Site Per Week)Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)Summary:We are looking for a Design Manager to lead the end-to-end technical development of a battery energy storage system. A successful candidate will be responsible for the Full Product Lifecycle, establishing engineering standards and ensuring technical delivery aligns with commercial objectives and external stakeholder requirements.Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor a team of 4-6 Mechanical/Product Design Engineers, while remaining hands-on in design and development activities.- Ensure designs are optimised for manufacturability, scalability and long-term lifecycle performance- Define and oversee validation, verification, and testing strategies that support product certification and customer requirements- Serve as the technical lead in customer engagements, translating engineering concepts into clear propositionsRequired Skills & Experience: - Extensive experience in mechanical system design and product development - Track record of taking products through testing, compliance, and certification processes.- Experience managing and engaging with stakeholders & external technical partners.- Leadership/Mentoring experience within engineering teams.- Familiar with CAD Software Packages Autodesk or SolidworksDesirable Experience:- Previous experience having worked on EV or Battery Management Systems