Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company specializing in high performance vehicles is hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves developing mechanical components and systems for limited-production electric hyper cars, requiring expertise in CAD tools, FEA simulations, and a background in lightweight structural design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in high-performance vehicle, motorsport, or aerospace engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of lightweight structural design and advanced materials like composites and titanium.
• Practical mindset with a strong drive for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine high-performance mechanical components using CAD tools.
• Perform mechanical stress assessments and FEA simulations.
• Document engineering processes and assist with scaling from prototype phase.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

FEA simulations

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Job Description

A leading automotive manufacturing company that specializes in producing high performance vehicles is currently hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing mechanical components and systems for limited-production electric hyper cars, working on everything from concept to production.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will:

• Create and refine high-performance mechanical components using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
• Perform mechanical stress assessments and FEA simulations to verify design integrity.
• Work closely with teams across aerodynamics, electronics, and manufacturing to achieve cohesive integration.
• Contribute to prototype assembly and provide support during on-track testing and performance validation.
• Document engineering processes and assist with scaling from prototype phase to limited-volume production.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will have:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering at Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in high-performance vehicle, motorsport, or aerospace engineering.
• Skilled in using CAD and FEA software for design and analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of lightweight structural design and advanced materials like composites and titanium.
• Mechanical design through entire lifecycle - design, prototyping, testing, supporting with assembly - including DFM
• Practical mindset with a strong drive for innovation and creative problem-solving.

• If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something truly exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online and we will be in touch!