Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Allied Vehicles Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Group life scheme

Annual profit share

Health GP24 24/7 telehealth

EV leasing via OctopusEV

On-site cafeteria

Cycle-to-work scheme

Frequent learning opportunities

Job summary

Allied Vehicles Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to steer the design and development of specialist vehicle conversion systems from concept through to production.

You will lead the Mechanical Design Team, deliver 3D CAD models and drawings, maintain BOMs and specifications, and support RFQ activities with cross‑functional colleagues. A Mechanical Engineering degree, automotive experience, SolidWorks proficiency and a UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant automotive/manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical aspects of vehicle conversion systems from concept through to production and delivery.
• Support the Mechanical Engineering Design Team.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, technical specifications and BOMs.
• Support RFQ process by addressing non-standard requests.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Automotive experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Allied Vehicles, we design, develop and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis and minibuses.

As well as manufacturing vehicles, we're proud to provide industry-leading aftersales support, servicing, repairs and maintenance, and we're Scotland's largest independent parts distributor.

As a family-owned, high-performing business, we are committed to quality, innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and development of specialist vehicle conversion systems, leading projects from initial concept to delivery.

As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will manage the day-to-day activities of the Mechanical Design Team while providing technical expertise across a variety of new product development projects.

Work just 4 days per week!

Our flexible shift pattern allows you to complete your 37.5 hour week between Monday and Thursday, with flexible start and finish times between 7am-6pm.

The salary for this position is up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the design and development of mechanical aspects of new and existing vehicle conversion systems (full lifecycle) from concept through to production and delivery.
• Support the Mechanical Engineering Design Team.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, technical specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• To support the Engineering Manager in answering technical enquires from the Sales and Marketing teams, for non-standard special requests through the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Proven experience delivering products from concept through to production.
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 27 days of holiday.

• Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.

• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.

• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.

• Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.

• Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.

• Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.

• Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.

• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.

• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community.

We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive.

We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond.

We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.