Mechanical Design Engineer – Automotive Test & Robotics

AB Dynamics; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% matched pension

Job summary

AB Dynamics is a leading automotive test systems specialist seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering team. The role covers concept through production on robotic systems for Track Test and Lab Test departments.

You will create detailed mechanical designs, ensure DFM/DFA readiness, generate drawings and documentation, and support validation and verification with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong CAD and FEA experience.
• Experience in a structured New Product Development environment.
• Understanding of design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical engineering solutions meeting specs, cost, quality and timescales.
• Prepare and present concept designs within the NPD process.
• Produce detailed mechanical designs with DFM/DFA considerations.
• Create engineering specifications and manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare supporting documentation including EBoMs, calculations, test and FEA reports.
• Support validation and verification activities for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Test & Calibration teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews to drive product improvement.

Skills

Strong critical thinking

Clear communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Ownership and accountability

Creativity and risk management

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Strong academic background in engineering, maths or physics

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

AB Dynamics is a leading automotive test systems specialist seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering team. The role covers concept through production on robotic systems for Track Test and Lab Test departments.

You will create detailed mechanical designs, ensure DFM/DFA readiness, generate drawings and documentation, and support validation and verification with cross-functional teams.