Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and practical engineer to join our Chassis Team, playing a key role in the design and development of the next generation of market-leading products. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with significant experience in a commercial engineering environment who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, contributing to innovative product development, and sharing knowledge within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the design and development of systems and components, supporting projects from concept through to production
• Translate requirements into practical engineering solutions, ensuring designs are robust and fit for purpose
• Produce high-quality engineering drawings, models, and documentation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver projects to time, cost, and quality expectations
• Support product launches and provide engineering input to resolve production and in-service issues
• Investigate technical and field issues, carry out root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions
• Contribute to validation activities, ensuring designs meet required standards and performance criteria
• Share knowledge and support less experienced engineers where appropriate

Requirements

• Degree (MEng/BEng), HNC/HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience in mechanical design engineering within an automotive or similar engineering environment, ideally gained working on complex engineering products or systems throughout the product lifecycle from concept through to production
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including materials, stress, fatigue, and design principles
• Experience using CAD (Solid Edge desirable) and producing engineering drawings to recognised standards (e.g. BS8888)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture/assembly
• Experience working across the product lifecycle, from concept through to production support
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively
• Good communication skills and a collaborative working style

Qualifications

• Degree (MEng/BEng), HNC/HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Skills

• Experience working on complex assemblies or vehicle systems
• Confidence working independently whilst still engaging effectively with the wider team
• A proactive approach to improving designs and ways of working
• An interest in mentoring or supporting junior team members

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: 5% pension contribution and life assurance cover of five times basic salary
• Enhanced family leave policies including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions
• Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service
• Career development opportunities including role-specific training, apprenticeships, leadership and management programmes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• My Benefits platform offering discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services
• Free independent mortgage advice

Pay

Salary between £45,000 and £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Schedule

37 hours per week between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00–13:00 Friday.