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Design Manager
White Horse Employment 🇬🇧 Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Own bespoke vehicle and coachbuilding projects from customer brief and design through manufacture, testing, quality checks, and final handover, managing schedules, budgets, specifications, and customer communication. Produce CAD designs and quotes, coordinate materials and workshop resources, maintain project and ISO 9001 documentation, and support inspections, certifications, and warranty work.
Responsibilities
- Own bespoke vehicle and coachbuilding projects from customer brief and design through manufacture, testing, quality checks, and final handover, managing schedules, budgets, specifications, and customer communication. Produce CAD designs and quotes, coordinate materials and workshop resources, maintain project and ISO 9001 documentation, and support inspections, certifications, and warranty work.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in specialist coachbuilding, bespoke vehicle design, or a similar engineering environment is required, along with strong CAD skills and experience designing for manufacture and managing projects through completion. Candidates should understand materials, fabrication, and manufacturing processes and be able to work independently with strong communication, organisation, and attention to detail; SolidWorks and ISO 9001 familiarity are preferred.
Key Skills
About White Horse Employment
White Horse Employment | Trusted Local Specialists in Finance, Accounting & HR Recruitment - B-Corp Certified With over 35 years of experience, White Horse Employment is a well-established, independent recruitment agency based in the South West. We are proud to be recognised as local experts in sourcing high-calibre talent across Finance, Accounting, and HR roles – from transactional to executive level. We don’t just recruit; we build lasting partnerships with businesses and job seekers alike. Our deep-rooted local knowledge, combined with our sector-specific expertise, allows us to offer a truly consultative approach, delivering recruitment solutions that are tailored, transparent, and effective. Whether you’re a growing SME looking to strengthen your back-office function or a candidate ready for your next career move, we are here to support you with integrity, insight, and care. ✔ Specialists in Finance, Accounting & HR ✔ Over 35 years’ local recruitment expertise ✔ Dedicated to
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