DESIGN ENGINEER (ENGINE)

M-Sport Limited; Cockermouth; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Work culture team

Job summary

M‑Sport UK is seeking an experienced Engine Design Engineer to join the Dovenby Hall headquarters. You will design, develop and improve high‑performance competition engine components and assemblies, working closely with engineers, builders and manufacturing teams to deliver lightweight, reliable powertrain solutions for international motorsport programmes.

Key responsibilities include CAD development, engineering analysis, tolerance studies and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure on‑time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Motorsport/Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with high-performance engine design.
• Strong CAD skills for complex components and assemblies.
• Knowledge of mechanical principles, materials and tolerance analysis.
• Ability to perform design reviews and tolerance studies.
• Excellent communication in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance engine components from concept through manufacture.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, drawings and technical documentation.
• Carry out engineering calculations, design reviews and tolerance studies.
• Develop innovative design solutions for performance, durability and weight reduction.
• Collaborate with Engine, Production, Manufacturing and Purchasing teams.
• Investigate design issues via root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Support suppliers to ensure components meet specs and deadlines.
• Manage design activities across multiple projects and milestones.

Skills

Engineering design

CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

IT literacy

Problem solving

Education

BEng/MEng in Motorsport Engineering

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

3D CAD software

GD&T knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Tolerance analysis tools

Job description

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M‑Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Raid, GT racing and a variety of global customer racing activities. We are looking to recruit an experienced and innovative Engine Design Engineer to join our Engine Design team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

Working within our specialist Engine department, you will be responsible for the design, development and continuous improvement of high-performance competition engine components and assemblies. Collaborating closely with Engine Engineers, Engine Builders and Manufacturing teams, you will play a key role in delivering reliable, lightweight and championship-winning powertrain solutions for a range of international motorsport programmes.

The role responsibilities include:

Engine Component Design: Design and develop high-performance engine components and assemblies from concept through to manufacture, ensuring optimum performance, reliability and serviceability.

CAD Development: Produce detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation to support the manufacture and assembly of engine components.

Engineering Analysis: Carry out engineering calculations, design reviews and tolerance studies to validate component performance and functionality.

Continuous Improvement: Develop innovative design solutions to improve engine performance, durability, weight reduction and manufacturability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engine Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, Purchasing teams to ensure successful delivery of engine programmes.

Problem Solving: Investigate design-related issues through structured root cause analysis and implement robust engineering solutions.

Supplier Liaison: Support technical discussions with suppliers and external partners, ensuring components are manufactured to specification and delivered on time.

Project Delivery: Manage design activities across multiple projects, ensuring engineering milestones and programme deadlines are achieved.

WHO WE’R’LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Engineering Qualification: BEng or MEng degree qualification in Motorsport Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Design Experience: Previous experience in mechanical design, ideally within motorsport, automotive or another high-performance engineering environment

CAD Proficiency: Strong experience using 3D CAD software to produce complex mechanical components and assemblies.

Technical Knowledge: Excellent understanding of mechanical principles, manufacturing methods, materials and tolerance analysis.

Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate engineering problems and develop practical, innovative design solutions.

Attention to Detail: High levels of accuracy when producing engineering models, drawings and technical documentation.

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Time Management: Ability to manage workloads effectively and deliver tasks to agreed deadlines.

IT Literacy: Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.

Teamwork & Initiative: A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and contribute within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Experience:

Experience designing components for high-performance internal combustion engines.

Knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.

About the Company

WHY US

Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M‑Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship‑winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our engineering team; and the key to our continuing success starts with you having influence throughout the core procedures of all our vehicles – from concepts and original designs, to running test programmes and defining the means to enhance maximum performance.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M‑Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including:

• life assurance
• a flexible working day
• company contributed pension scheme
• discounted gym membership
• discount reward scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• company healthcare plan
• long service awards
• an employee assistance programme.
• a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.