Lead Performance Automotive Design Engineer

G54; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

G54 in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop performance-oriented automotive components. This role involves hands-on work and collaboration with leadership to refine designs based on real-world testing. Ideal candidates will have a solid grounding in mechanical engineering principles, strong CAD capabilities, and 4–7 years of relevant experience. The position is focused on performance improvements for vehicles and involves direct access to in-house CNC machining capabilities.

Qualifications

• Typically 4–7 years in a design / mechanical engineering role.
• Experience with real, physical components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop performance-oriented automotive components for CNC machining.
• Work closely with the Director to make design and product decisions.
• Iterate designs through real-world testing and machining feedback.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

CAD capability (Fusion 360, SolidWorks)

Reverse engineering experience

Understanding of CNC machining processes

Designing functional manufacturable parts

Job description

G54 in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop performance-oriented automotive components. This role involves hands-on work and collaboration with leadership to refine designs based on real-world testing. Ideal candidates will have a solid grounding in mechanical engineering principles, strong CAD capabilities, and 4–7 years of relevant experience. The position is focused on performance improvements for vehicles and involves direct access to in-house CNC machining capabilities.