Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Technology

Arden White Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite subsidised restaurant

Gym

Parking

Job summary

Arden White Limited seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of components and systems for high-performance, advanced technology projects. Based in Northamptonshire, you will contribute to motorsport and automotive initiatives, delivering robust designs from concept to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure right-first-time execution.

The role emphasizes strong 3D CAD skills (Siemens NX) and engineering fundamentals, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Designing and detailing mechanical components from concept to production.
• Ability to perform engineering hand calculations to justify decisions.
• Experience with high-performance, advanced technology projects in motorsport or automotive contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of components and systems for high-performance projects.
• Deliver engineering from concept through development to final product introduction.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure right-first-time outcomes.
• Create robust CAD models and drawings to support design release.
• Write test requests, review results, and document technical reports.
• Engage with suppliers and internal teams to drive solutions.

Skills

3D CAD design

Engineering hand calculations

Thermal/Fluid simulations

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

This amazing long term contract Mechanical Design Engineer contract with a leading Formula One organisation in Northamptonshire, is to support a range of high-performance, advanced technology programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class engineering projects in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Purpose of the role is to…

Lead the mechanical design of components and systems on a variety of technically demanding high performance advanced technology projects. Covering motorsport and automotive projects. Deliver engineering excellence from concept, through development and prove-out, to final product introduction. Working closely with other departments to ensure right first time, every time

Therefore you will need to be skilled at:

• Designing engineering solutions from clean sheet to end of life.
• Detailed design of complex and highly loaded components and systems.
• Engineering science fundamentals to perform hand calculations to make fast, accurate, justified engineering decisions.
• Engineering solutions considering material selection, manufacturability, assembly, heat treatment & other process requirements, surface finish requirements, GD&T & control over critical features.
• Thriving under pressure and relishing a challenge to innovate and deliver solutions to difficult problems.
• Mechanical, thermal, or fluidic simulations to a high standard would be a bonus.

You will have experience of...

• 3D CAD design software (preferably Siemens NX), and key simulation/analysis packages
• Operating in an engineering led, challenging, mechanical engineering position

Demonstrate knowledge of...

• Hybrid and electrical vehicle systems with experience in detailed mechanical component design and electrical system packaging.
• Deeper understanding of at least one field of electric machines, inverters or battery systems.
• Engineering first principles applied across multiple applications.

Success in this role will be if you… (deliverables)

• Convert your creative, innovative ideas into hardware that will make a difference to developing the technology of high performing products.
• Create and validate novel engineering design solutions, supported by right first time principles and analysis that meet demanding performance and cost targets.
• Create robust and versatile CAD models to demonstrate concepts, in both solids and surfaces, with engineering drawings to complement design release.
• Solve complex problems and analyse failures
• Write test requests, review results, and write technical reports
• Build strong inter-departmental working relationships - teamwork is critical to our success
• Champion best practices & procedures
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers as an integral part of a successful engineering journey

What you will get:

• Outstanding contract rate of pay plus shift allowance
• Opportunity to join a multiple F1 championship winning engineering business with state-of-the-art facilities including onsite subsidised restaurant, gym and parking
• Easy access to site
• Please note, these positions CANNOT support sponsorship

Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to