Electrical Design Manager / CAD Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Design Manager / CAD Supervisor

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Manager / Supervisor with design leadership experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, progressive environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Why This Company?

• Part of a global manufacturing powerhouse, with operations worldwide and a multibillion-pound turnover.
• A business unit which has seen tremendous growth in the past 3 years (250%).
• Financial stability with a full order book for 2025.
• Expanding globally, with recent investments including new facilities in Europe and Asia.
• Opportunities to lead and implement process improvements within a growing, forward-thinking organisation.
• All designs are for manufacture, with the ability to offer bespoke solutions to clients.

Rewards & Benefits

• £65K - £80K Basic (Dependent on experience)
• 10-15% Performance Bonus
• Hybrid working: 1-2 days pw WFH
• Pool Car (if needed)
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Option to buy/sell additional holiday
• Flexible working hours
• Matched 5% Pension
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 2 x Death in Service

About The Role

As an Electrical Design Manager / CAD Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing a team of 5+ Design Engineers.
• Overseeing the 2D electrical design process.
• Attending design review meetings with clients, checking engineers’ designs, and ensuring drawing accuracy.
• Maintaining CAD libraries / CAD blocks.
• Managing document control using Autodesk Vault.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and workflow.
• Handling design-related issues and ensuring smooth project execution within deadlines.
• Working closely with the Deputy to develop and enhance team performance.
• Team management – mentoring, training, appraisals, recruitment etc.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven leadership experience in managing and overseeing an electrical design team.
• Experience managing the Electrical design process (2D ideally within an AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar environment)
• Familiarity with CAD libraries and BOM creation.
• Experience managing design processes (hands-on AutoCAD skills are not essential).
• Strong organisational skills to handle a fast-paced and growing workload.
• Project management experience with an electrical design background could be considered.
• The ability to adapt, improve, and implement new processes to enhance design efficiency.
• Experience in progressive businesses and familiarity with a scaling organisation would be advantageous.

Interested in this role? Here’s what happens next…

Click the apply button to send us your CV. If we think you’re a great fit for this role, we’ll be in touch in the next couple of days.

Thank you for taking the time to read about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

Team Mase.

Job Ref: 157-6673-LI

Location: Lancashire – Preston, Blackburn, Burnley

Keywords: Electrical Design Manager, Design Supervisor, CAD Manager, CAD Supervisor, 2D Electrical Design, Design Engineering, AutoCAD, Autodesk Vault, Design Leadership, EPLAN