We are looking for an experienced Design Manager with a strong Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Product Development background to lead the delivery of innovative, market-leading products from concept through to production.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership to develop solutions that exceed customer expectations while ensuring seamless transition into manufacturing.
As Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering product development strategies that support both customer and business objectives. Working across global teams, you will champion best-in-class design practices, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the successful execution of complex engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary design and engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Translate customer requirements and business objectives into clear design strategies and actionable engineering programmes.
- Oversee the complete product development lifecycle, from concept generation and detailed design through to validation, industrialisation, and product launch.
- Ensure products meet critical-to-quality requirements, regulatory standards, and manufacturing feasibility criteria.
- Drive the development of innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction across both B2B and B2C markets.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budgets, and performance objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Management, and Commercial teams to ensure successful product implementation.
- Support the development and execution of global product strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
- Champion design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and performance.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in design leadership within a product development environment, taking concept through to production
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects
- Passion for innovation and delivering exceptional customer value
Why Join Rotork?
- Be part of a global leader in engineering solutions
- Work in a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across many industries worldwide.
Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals, and food – these are the flows on which our modern world depends. Today, we’re respected and admired for our people, performance, and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that’s what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.
Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It’s a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.
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Skills Required
- Background in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Product Development
- Proven experience in design leadership taking products from concept through to production
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects
- Experience overseeing product validation, industrialisation, and manufacturing feasibility
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
- Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Management
What We Do
Rotork is a FTSE-250 market-leading global provider of mission critical flow control and instrumentation solutions for oil and gas, water and wastewater, power, chemical process and industrial applications. Rotork has 3,700 employees, based in 39 countries and serving customers in over 170 countries, led from our head office in Bath, UK. No matter where in the world customers are located, Rotork products can be locally sourced and supported by life-of-plant maintenance, repair and upgrade services. Rotork – Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
