Design Engineer

We're supporting a well-established and growing manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to play a key role in their expanding engineering team.

This is a hands-on, lead design role where you'll have real ownership of products, projects and engineering decisions - ideal for an engineer who enjoys seeing designs progress from concept through to manufacture and real-world use.

The role would suit someone with experience in vehicle conversion, truck/wagon design, structural assemblies, automotive, aerospace, off-highway, rail or bespoke machinery.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading design activities on current and future products.

Producing conceptual and detailed 3D designs and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks or similar).

Designing across chassis, suspension, axles, structures and welded fabrications.

Supporting prototype builds, validation, testing and continuous improvement.

Ensuring designs meet internal standards, regulatory requirements and design-for-manufacture principles.

Working closely with manufacturing, purchasing and test teams to ensure smooth product delivery.

Playing a key role in new product development and influencing internal engineering processes.

Proven mechanical design experience within one or more of the following:

Automotive

Transport

Heavy engineering, Strong understanding of structural design, load paths and static/dynamic loading (finite element experience beneficial).

Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor or similar).

Experience with some or all of the following:

Welded fabrications

Cast and machined components

Hydraulics and mechanical linkages

A confident communicator who enjoys taking ownership and driving projects forward.