Mechanical Design Engineer (Motorsport)

Nitron Racing Systems Ltd.; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40k-£45k

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Nitron Racing Systems Ltd. in Witney, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team.

You will design and develop precision mechanical parts from concept to production, collaborating with manufacturing and vehicle application engineers to deliver high-quality suspension products for motorsport and performance vehicles. We value hands-on experience; the role excludes newly qualified graduates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role.
• At least 3 years' SolidWorks experience.
• Strong 3D CAD modelling skills and attention to tolerances.
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings with geometric tolerances.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, Design for Manufacture (DFM) and materials.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Produce fully toleranced manufacturing drawings and production documentation.
• Design for CNC machining and manufacture.
• Support product development from concept to production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimise designs.
• Maintain CAD files, engineering documentation and BOMs.
• Support prototype development with 3D scanning/3D printing.
• Contribute to ongoing product improvements.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD modelling

Manufacturing drawings with tolerances

DFM

CNC machining knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MRP systems

BOM management

3D scanning

3D printing

Job description

About Nitron Racing

Nitron is a leading manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for the automotive and motorcycle industries. Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, we design and manufacture premium shock absorbers for motorsport teams, vehicle manufacturers, distributors and performance enthusiasts worldwide. Exporting over half of our production, we also operate assembly and distribution facilities in Japan and the USA, supported by a global service network.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experiencedMechanical Design Engineerto join our Engineering team.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you will design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies from concept through to production. You'll work closely with manufacturing, assembly and vehicle application engineers to deliver innovative, high-quality suspension products. PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEWLY QUALIFIED GRADUATES.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies usingSolidWorks.


• Produce fully toleranced manufacturing drawings and production documentation.


• Design for CNC machining and manufacture.


• Support product development from concept to production.


• Work with manufacturing teams to optimise designs.


• Maintain CAD files, engineering documentation and Bills of Materials (BOMs).


• Support prototype development using 3D scanning and 3D printing.


• Contribute to continuous product improvement.

About You

Essential:

• Minimum3 years' experiencein a Mechanical Design Engineering role.


• At least3 years' SolidWorksexperience.


• Strong 3D CAD modelling skills.


• Experience producing manufacturing drawings with geometric tolerances.


• Knowledge of CNC machining, Design for Manufacture (DFM), engineering materials and manufacturing processes.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).


• Experience with prototype development, MRP systems and BOM management.


• Experience using 3D scanning and 3D printing.


• Interest in motorsport or high-performance automotive engineering.


• Suspension or shock absorber design experience (advantageous but not essential).

What We Offer

• £40,000–£45,000salary (DOE)


• Monday-Friday, full-time permanent role


• 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays


• Career progression within a growing engineering business


• Modern design, manufacturing and prototyping facilities


• The opportunity to develop products used by leading motorsport teams and performance vehicle manufacturers worldwide.