Design Manager - Nuclear Power

Job Description

At Rotork, we’re embarking on a truly exciting chapter—and we’re looking for a Design Manager to help lead it.

This role offers a rare opportunity to act as the Design Authority for our first Nuclear Actuator in 30 years. It’s a flagship programme that will play a key role in re-establishing our nuclear capability and strengthening our position in a highly specialised market.

As Design Manager, you’ll take ownership of the full product development lifecycle, leading the design of high-integrity electro-mechanical solutions from concept through to production. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of engineering ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver against quality, cost, and schedule targets
• Owning the end-to-end design process, ensuring robust decision-making and adherence to critical standards
• Translating customer and business requirements into innovative, practical design solutions
• Ensuring products meet internal approval processes and external regulatory requirements
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to enable smooth transition into manufacture
• Maintaining clear, proactive communication with stakeholders throughout

We’re looking for someone with strong engineering project leadership experience who is passionate about quality, innovation, and delivering complex products successfully.

If you’re ready to take on a role with real responsibility and long-term impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering discipline, Product Design or similar
• Proven experience in design leadership within a product development environment
• 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.

Additional Information

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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