Design Engineer - Armoured Vehicles

ENVISAGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension (9% combined)

Life cover at 3x salary

Cash Healthcare Plan

Job summary

ENVISAGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED seeks a Design Engineer to join the Coventry team, focusing on armoured vehicle protection and integration from concept to production. The role is hands-on with 3D CAD and complex materials in demanding environments, reporting to multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering degree and background in defence or related sectors; SolidWorks is essential, Creo is highly desirable. Onsite role with a discretionary bonus and robust pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Defence, aerospace or automotive engineering background preferred.
• Proficient in 3D CAD with SolidWorks; Creo experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical designs from concept to manufacture and produce 3D models and drawings.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to balance weight, cost and durability.
• Support integration of equipment into armoured vehicles and manage CAD data/BoMs.
• Assist with design reviews, testing and iterative improvements across projects.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windchill

PLM

Job description

Design Engineer- Armoured Vehicles
Coventry | £35,000 - £45,000 DOE | Permanent, full-time, onsite

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with option to buy more.
• Competitive pension (9% combined contribution).
• Life cover at 3x salary.
• Cash Healthcare Plan.

The Role

Our client, a global leader in armour technology and vehicle integration for the defence and security sector, is looking for a Design Engineer to join their Coventry team. You'll work on vehicle protection and integration systems used on defence programmes worldwide, taking designs from concept through to production. This is a hands-on 3D CAD role working with complex materials and assemblies that need to perform in demanding operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own mechanical designs from concept to low/medium-volume manufacture, producing 3D models and detailed engineering drawings
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to balance weight, cost, performance and durability
• Support integration of specialist equipment into armoured vehicles
• Manage CAD data, BoMs and drawing packs using PLM tools (Windchill preferred)
• Support design reviews, testing and iterative design improvement across multiple projects

Please note: this role requires successful applicants to sign the Official Secrets Act and pass security checks prior to starting.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Background in defence, aerospace or automotive engineering
• Proficient in 3D CAD, SolidWorks essential; Creo (9.0+) highly desirable
• Working knowledge of fabrication, machining and composite materials
• Practical, hands-on problem-solver with a manufacturability and quality mindset
• CEng status, or working towards it, is an advantage

Equal Opportunities

Envisage Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All recruitment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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