Design Engineer: Specialist Vehicle Upgrades

Adecco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Design Engineer to support specialist vehicle solutions in Manchester. The role focuses on designing mechanical and electrical integration components, producing engineering documentation, and supporting projects from concept through to implementation.

The successful candidate will design brackets, mounting systems, enclosures and adaptations, ensuring safety and quality while collaborating with manufacturing and suppliers to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering or related degree with suitable design experience.
• Proven ability to produce detailed 2D/3D CAD drawings and specs.
• Understanding of fabrication, assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with electrical/electromechanical integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions for specialist vehicle modification and equipment integration projects.
• Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Design brackets, mounting systems, enclosures, and supporting vehicle adaptations.
• Create and maintain engineering specifications, assembly instructions, and bills of materials.
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards, safety requirements, and customer specs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and workshop teams to support project delivery.
• Assist with prototype development, product trials, and design verification activities.
• Maintain design records, revisions, and document control procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Adecco is recruiting a Design Engineer to support specialist vehicle solutions in Manchester. The role focuses on designing mechanical and electrical integration components, producing engineering documentation, and supporting projects from concept through to implementation.

The successful candidate will design brackets, mounting systems, enclosures and adaptations, ensuring safety and quality while collaborating with manufacturing and suppliers to deliver projects on time.