Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for developing cutting-edge components for electric hyper cars. In this role, you will utilize your mechanical engineering skills to create and refine designs, conduct simulations, and support prototype testing. The position offers a chance to innovate and contribute to limited-production projects in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in high-performance vehicle engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of lightweight structural design and advanced materials.
• Experience with design, prototyping, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical components for electric hyper cars using CAD tools.
• Perform mechanical stress assessments and FEA simulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for design integration.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Innovation

CAD software

FEA analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

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Client:

EVera Recruitment

Location:

wotton-under-edge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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!