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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.
- **Location:** Stoke-on-Trent, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, CAD Standards, SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb686f1d90ca6131b34e511fe99c34ee82/eaa

## About the Role

· Proven experience as a Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer within vehicle body, transport, automotive, capital equipment or a similar manufacturing environment
· Strong SolidWorks experience
· Good understanding of 2D manufacturing drawings and drawing standards
· Experience designing fabricated, welded and sheet metal components
· Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture
· Understanding of fabrication, hydraulics, electrical systems and vehicle integration
· Experience taking engineering projects from concept through to completion
· Practical experience working with production and workshop teams
· Knowledge of vehicle weights, type approval and compliance would be advantageous
· Experience with commercial vehicles, specialist vehicles, municipal vehicles or highway maintenance equipment would be highly desirable
· ERP experience, particularly with engineering data and BOM management, would be advantageous
· HNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related discipline would be advantageous
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a practical and commercially aware Senior Design Engineer who can do more than simply produce CAD designs. You'll work closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop practical, manufacturable solutions and take ownership of projects through to completion.
The successful candidate will be confident supporting junior engineers, managing multiple projects and working across different manufacturing sites.
Senior Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

## Description

· Lead vehicle body and transport-related design projects from concept through to manufacture
· Produce detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
· Interpret chassis and vehicle manufacturer drawings and understand packaging and vehicle integration
· Design vehicle bodies, structures, panels, brackets, assemblies and fabricated components
· Manage BOMs, drawing revisions and engineering documentation
· Work closely with manufacturing, production and workshop teams to resolve design and build issues
· Liaise with fabricators, bodybuilders, vehicle manufacturers and suppliers
· Support prototype builds, first-off builds and engineering changes
· Ensure designs meet relevant legislation, safety and industry requirements
· Provide technical guidance to a junior Design Engineer


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