Design Engineer

Triumph; Wykin; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorcycle manufacturer in Wykin is seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join their Engineering Services team. In this role, you will deliver innovative engineering solutions to improve current motorcycles while collaborating with specialists to meet project targets. Candidates should possess a Meng or Beng in an engineering subject, strong technical skills, and a proactive mindset. The position offers benefits including a pension scheme, life assurance, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Pension Scheme – up to 9% contribution

Life Assurance Scheme – 6 times pensionable salary

Discounted onsite canteen

Preferential medical insurance rates

Employee motorcycle purchase and lease schemes

Discounts on motorcycles, clothing, parts, and accessories

Flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Includes 4 in GCSE Maths and English.
• Eager to learn and open to guidance.
• Approaches problems with a pragmatic, results-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions to improve current production motorcycles.
• Manage projects to meet time, cost, quality, and specification targets.
• Work within cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements.

Skills

Strong technical skills and attention to detail

Ability to collaborate

Proactive, results-driven mindset

Effective communication

Education

Meng or Beng in an engineering related subject

Job description

Design Engineer (DE377)

At Triumph we are driven to make the best motorcycles in the world. Building iconic motorcycles that celebrate our past whilst embracing the future – through bold design, original styling, purposeful engineering and a genuine passion for the ride.

We’re looking for a skilled Design Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. In this role you’ll deliver innovative solutions that improve current production motorcycles, working collaboratively across departments to achieve time, cost, and quality objectives while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is based in our Hinckley office and includes the following benefits:

• Pension Scheme – up to 9% contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme – currently 6 times pensionable salary
• Discounted onsite canteen
• Preferential medical insurance rates
• Employee motorcycle purchase and lease schemes
• Discounts on motorcycles, clothing, parts, and accessories
• Access to a company benefits platform offering discounts with multiple vendors
• Flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions to improve current production motorcycles, collaborating with specialists and chief engineers.
• Manage projects to meet time, cost, quality, and specification targets.
• Work within cross‑functional teams to identify and implement improvements using tools like 8D.
• Provide design support across departments and maintain project plans.
• Communicate effectively across the supply chain and deliver against KPIs.
• Follow and challenge processes to enhance efficiency, escalating risks when necessary.
• Support additional projects and ad‑hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Meng or Beng in an engineering related subject. Includes 4 in GCSE Maths and English.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and grow towards independent working.
• A proactive, results‑driven mindset.
• Forward‑thinking approach to risk and robust design solutions.
• Values high‑quality work and its impact on the business.
• Takes ownership of tasks and sees them through to completion.
• Is eager to learn and open to guidance.
• Approaches problems with an open mind and a pragmatic, results‑driven attitude.

Full details of the job description and person specification can be found in the downloadable job files.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.