Graduate Design Engineer

Tecniq; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Life Insurance (3x salary)

Job summary

TECNIQ, Based in Witham, seeks a Graduate Design Engineer to support design, engineering and manufacturing solutions for ultra-premium automotive programmes. You will work closely with Lead Project Engineers and Senior Design Engineers to gain hands-on experience across the full product development process, from concept to vehicle build, under mentorship.

The role offers exposure to chassis, powertrain and interior systems, with responsibility gradually increasing as you develop technical

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Understanding of engineering design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software, preferably CATIA V5.
• Basic understanding of Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings.
• An understanding of component and module packaging.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing project requirements.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, proactive, accountable, and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of components and modules, balancing performance, weight, cost, manufacturability, and quality requirements.
• Assist with the design of fixtures and tooling required for component manufacture.
• Support the interface between Engineering and Styling teams to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Work under the guidance of the Lead Project Engineer and Senior Design Engineers to deliver project requirements.
• Contribute to the development of new techniques, improved processes, materials, and product solutions.
• Provide technical design support during prototype and production vehicle builds.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, testing, and development activities.
• Develop an understanding of engineering responsibility, including design and release processes.
• Support the design and development of full vehicle interior systems, including: Fascia, Tunnel, Seating, Restraints, Lower and rear trim, Upper trim, Closure trim.
• Develop an understanding of module packaging and vehicle interfaces.
• Produce and update component and tooling drawings under appropriate guidance.
• Support the wider engineering team and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Take responsibility for learning and developing technical knowledge.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Product Design Engineering

CATIA V5

Generative Shape Design

Part Design

Assembly Design

Engineering drawings

Packaging concepts

IT skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Product Design Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

3D CAD

Job description

The Graduate Design Engineer will support the development and delivery of design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for high-end, ultra-premium automotive programmes.

Working closely with Lead Project Engineers, Senior Design Engineers, and the wider engineering team, the Graduate Design Engineer will gain hands‑on experience in the design and development of vehicle components and systems. The role will provide the opportunity to develop technical skills across the full product development process, from initial concept and packaging through to design, manufacture, testing, and vehicle build.

The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by experienced engineers while progressively taking responsibility for assigned components and modules.

About TECNIQ

TECNIQ are a creative, technology-driven design, engineering, and manufacturing business. We deliver all aspects of design, engineering, testing and manufacture from a single facility. This vertical integration represents considerable supply chain benefits to our customers and a broad working environment for our teams.

We are partners on ultra-premium, low-volume programmes delivering vehicle programmes for the ultra-exclusive, ultra-high-value automotive sector for automotive brands such as Mercedes-AMG, McLaren, Ford GT, Aston Martin, Pininfarina, Gordon Murray and many more on such vehicles as, amongst others, the Mercedes AMG-ONE, Pininfarina’s Battista and Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Pro.

In addition we deliver full vehicle development, including chassis and powertrain, to high net-worth heritage racers via our heritage racing division, ADP Classic Racing. We restore and rebuild high-end classic racing cars, prepare drivers, manage a programme of touring and racing, and provide full event support.

Roles and responsibilities

This role is based at our Witham engineering facility.

• Support the design and development of components and modules, balancing performance, weight, cost, manufacturability, and quality requirements.
• Assist with the design of fixtures and tooling required for component manufacture.
• Support the interface between Engineering and Styling teams to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Work under the guidance of the Lead Project Engineer and Senior Design Engineers to deliver project requirements.
• Contribute to the development of new techniques, improved processes, materials, and product solutions.
• Provide technical design support during prototype and production vehicle builds.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, testing, and development activities.
• Develop an understanding of engineering responsibility, including design and release processes.
• Support the design and development of full vehicle interior systems, including:
  • Fascia
  • Tunnel
  • Seating
  • Restraints
  • Lower and rear trim
  • Upper trim
  • Closure trim
• Develop an understanding of module packaging and vehicle interfaces.
• Produce and update component and tooling drawings under appropriate guidance.
• Support the wider engineering team and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Take responsibility for learning and developing technical knowledge

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
• An understanding of engineering design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software, preferably CATIA V5.
• Basic understanding of Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings.
• An understanding of component and module packaging.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing project requirements.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, proactive, accountable, and positive attitude.

Additional Expectations

The role requires a flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to business needs. While the key responsibilities cover the main duties of the role, additional tasks aligned with the general scope and level of responsibility may be required.

Up to £32,000 per annum.

Additional Information

Shift Information
Full Time, Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 16.30

Overtime
Overtime is available dependent upon the successful completion of probation period and the requirements of the business.

• Holiday allowance: 20 days plus bank holidays
• Life Insurance (3x salary)

As an equal opportunities employer, TECNIQ is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TECNIQ.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback or respond to every applicant.

Role Summary

Salary:up tp £32,000 per annum
Hours:Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 16:30
Location: Witham, Essex