Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An automotive recruitment agency is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on electric hypercar development. The role involves designing mechanical systems for chassis, bodywork, and suspension, working collaboratively across disciplines to ensure integration, and driving projects from concept to production. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in a UK motorsport company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a UK motorsport company.
• Deep understanding of lightweight structures and advanced materials.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for chassis, bodywork, and suspension.
• Take ownership of entire systems and drive them from concept through to production.
• Support prototype builds and contribute to on-track testing and validation.
• Continuously innovate and develop new techniques.

Skills

Mechanical systems design

CAD proficiency (Siemens NX)

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Hydraulic/pneumatic system design

Functional analysis (FEA)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to push the boundaries of automotive innovation? We’re seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client’s fast-paced, high-performance engineering team. This is a rare opportunity to work on the cutting edge of electric hypercar development—from concept to production. You’ll be instrumental in designing mechanical systems that define the future of performance, precision, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for chassis, bodywork, and suspension using Siemens NX CAD.
• Take ownership of entire systems and drive them from concept through to production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with aerodynamics, electronics, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Support prototype builds and contributes to on-track testing and validation.
• Continuously innovate and develop new techniques and prototypes for high-performance applications.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a UK motorsport company
• Strong proficiency in CAD (Siemens NX), GD&T, and technical documentation.
• Experience designing hydraulic/pneumatic systems and conducting FEA-based functional analysis.
• Deep understanding of lightweight structures and advanced materials (e.g., composites, titanium).

If you\'re passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in automotive design, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of this visionary journey.