Design Engineer in Farnborough

Energy Jobline ZR; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Farnborough is seeking a skilled Design Engineer to contribute to innovative vehicle designs. Responsibilities include producing 3D CAD models, managing bills of materials, and ensuring all outputs meet specifications. The ideal candidate has automotive experience and strong CAD skills, along with excellent communication and collaboration abilities. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the automotive industry is required.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD and design for manufacture principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Manage bills of materials and maintain drawing records.
• Ensure design outputs meet project specifications.

Skills

3D CAD

Design for manufacture

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Design Engineer

Location: Farnborough

What You’ll Do

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Design Engineer to join our Engineering team within the chassis design function. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative vehicle designs by producing accurate 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and build documentation. You will be responsible for managing bills of materials, maintaining drawing records, and ensuring all design outputs meet project specifications and timelines. Working closely with production teams, you’ll help ensure vehicles are built to the correct specification while supporting the sourcing of new materials and technologies to enhance product development.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring significant experience in the automotive industry, a strong working knowledge of 3D CAD, and a solid understanding of design for manufacture principles. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and document the full design process effectively.

Qualifications

A minimum of an HNC in mechanical engineering is required, and a genuine passion for design engineering is essential. This is a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment where innovation and precision are key to success.

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired: Impact : Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Values – What Guides Us

Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority. Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do. Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability. Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits. Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.

How to Apply

If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV! We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please call us on [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].