Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD & Production

Staffbase Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Free on site parking

Pension

Job summary

Staffbase Recruitment is assisting a leading manufacturer of automotive components to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer. This role focuses on leading the design from concept to production, ensuring specifications and standards are met.

We require 5+ years of mechanical design experience (metal manufacturing or automotive), CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or Inventor), and strong cross-functional collaboration skills. 40-hour weeks with pension and other benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years mechanical design experience, preferably in metal manufacturing or automotive sectors.
• Minimum HNC level in mechanical engineering/design.
• Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Inventor).
• Knowledge of forging, casting, CNC machining, welding, brazing and sheet metal forming.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of automotive products and mechanical components from concept through full product life-cycle, including production implementation.
• Interpret customer specifications to define design parameters and ensure performance and safety compliance.
• Develop detailed product specifications by analysing requirements, materials, performance and cost.
• Create and maintain design data including drawings, 3D models and BOM per engineering standards.
• Validate design performance through analysis and testing to meet qualification and reliability targets.

Skills

5+ years mechanical design

SolidWorks or Inventor

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

HNC in mechanical engineering/design

Tools

2D & 3D CAD

Job description

Staffbase Recruitment is assisting a leading manufacturer of automotive components to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer. This role focuses on leading the design from concept to production, ensuring specifications and standards are met.

We require 5+ years of mechanical design experience (metal manufacturing or automotive), CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or Inventor), and strong cross-functional collaboration skills. 40-hour weeks with pension and other benefits.