Mechanical Design Engineer

Role

Mechanical Design Engineer

Warwick, CV34 6TE
(with the option to work from home up to 2 days a week, once you've settled into the role)

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

Between £40,000 and £55,000 pa DOE

We're looking for a capable and hands‑on engineer to join our Chassis Team, playing a key role in the design and development of the next generation of market‑leading products. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid industry experience who enjoys owning their work, contributing to complex projects, and supporting the development of others within a collaborative team.

• 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

• Degree (MEng/BEng), HNC/HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a design engineering role, ideally within automotive or a similar engineering environment
• 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

• 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

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to innovative product development, we'd love to hear from you!