Design Engineer

EVera Recruitment; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EVera Recruitment invites applications for a Design Engineer role focused on battery modules and packs from concept through to production. The candidate collaborates with design, manufacturing and test teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a Mechanical/Automotive engineering degree and 2–5 years in a similar technical setting, with strong CAD skills (SolidWorks or Fusion 360) and ability to read schematics. A hands-on, problem‑solving mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, automotive or related engineering field.
• 2–5 years in a similar technical role within battery/electrification.
• Good understanding of electrification systems and HV.

Responsibilities

• Design battery modules and packs in CAD, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Build prototypes, test batteries, analyse results and refine designs.
• Support concept-to-manufacture of batteries and tests.
• Identify and resolve project risks, issues and delivery challenges.
• Provide regular project updates to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

CAD design

Reading schematics

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Fusion 360

Job description

The Design Engineer will play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects from concept through to manufacture. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will combine technical expertise with project coordination, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and working closely with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams to keep projects moving forward.

The Design Engineer will:

• Be responsible for the design of the battery modules and packs, supporting both the design, manufacture and test of our custom battery products


• Be designing battery modules and packs in CAD, working with multidisciplinary teams, and solving design and manufacturing issues.


• Build prototypes, testing batteries, analysing results, and refining designs from concept through to production


• Support the creation of batteries from concept and R&D through to manufacture and test


• Identify and resolve project risks, issues and delivery challenges


• Provide regular project updates and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders

The Design Engineer will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualifications in Mechanical, automotive or similar engineering fields.


• 2-5 years of experience in a similar technical role within the battery or electrification industry.


• Good understanding of electrification systems, battery packs, creepage and clearance and high voltage systems.


• The ability to create and read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.


• Excellent CAD proficiency, ideally Solidworks or Fusion.


• Confidence using lab equipment, such as power supplies and electrical loads.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of project delivery, balancing technical, operational and commercial priorities to achieve results. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.