Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in York is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design high-performance components for the automotive and motorsport sectors. Candidates should have experience in mechanical design, proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA, and relevant engineering qualifications. This role offers a salary between £35,000 to £45,000 per annum along with benefits.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design for automotive or motorsport applications.
• Ability to produce detailed 3D models and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of materials, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design components and assemblies for automotive and motorsport applications.
• Produce 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and testing teams.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Proficiency in 3D CAD software

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (HND, HNC, BEng, MEng)

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Inventor

Job description

Overview

Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer (Automotive/Motorsport)

Location: York

Term: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum (plus benefits)

About the role

My client is a specialist engineering company working in the automotive and motorsport sectors, designing high-performance components and systems. They are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in York.

Responsibilities

• Design components and assemblies for automotive and motorsport applications
• Produce 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings
• Generate BOMs and supporting documentation for manufacturing
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and testing teams
• Review and improve existing designs for performance and manufacturability
• Ensure designs comply with company standards and industry regulations

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design for automotive or motorsport applications
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Inventor
• Knowledge of materials, assemblies, and manufacturing processes including machining and fabrication
• Ability to produce detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and BOMs
• Relevant engineering qualification (HND, HNC, BEng, MEng, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectations.