Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

Location: Based near Leamington Spa

Hours: Full-time, permanent

Start Date: ASAP

We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join a leading performance engineering business near Leamington Spa. This is a permanent role, offering the chance to work on cutting‑edge transmission and driveline projects across automotive and motor sport.

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Work on innovative, high‑performance engineering projects
• Opportunities for UK and international travel
• Join a supportive and collaborative team

• Produce detailed mechanical designs, stress calculations, FMEAs, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks
• Carry out FEA analysis, shaft and bearing analysis, and gear data specification
• Select materials and define manufacturing processes
• Design casings and castings with Creo Simulate (or similar)
• Produce technical reports and documentation
• Support manufacturing and assembly during first‑off builds
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal operations to resolve technical queries
• Provide design support for global projects

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in automotive, motor sport or performance engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of transmission systems
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo preferred, Catia/NX also considered)
• High competency in 2D drawings and GD&T
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill preferred)
• Understanding of modern manufacturing methods and FEA techniques
• Flexible and capable of working to tight deadlines
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable: Knowledge of gear geometry, casting methods, additive manufacturing, eMobility drive trains and hydraulic circuits.

Apply now!

Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us in this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.