Mechanical Design Engineer (Motorsport)

Nitron Racing Systems Ltd.; Witney; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive components manufacturer based in Witney is seeking a MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER to produce innovative designs using SolidWorks. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £45,000 and includes 25 days of annual leave. The ideal candidate should have experience in mechanical design engineering and a passion for motorsport. Opportunities for career progression are available within the company.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical design engineering environment.
• Ability to design assemblies.
• Working knowledge of producing models for CNC manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Producing new mechanical designs using SolidWorks including assemblies and production drawings.
• Liaising with in-house CNC machining and assembly teams.
• Using 3D scanners and 3D printers during the prototype phase.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

Knowledge of materials and finishes

Interest in motorsport

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in an appropriate field

Job description

Nitron are a manufacturer of high-performance car and motorcycle shock-absorbers based in Witney, Oxfordshire. We pride ourselves in being a supplier of extremely high-level equipment to motorsport teams and individuals all over the world and we export well over half of our products. We have contracts with vehicle manufacturers and undertake prototype builds for new concept vehicles. We also have a distribution and assembly operation in Japan and USA as well as full repair and modification facilities around the globe.

We currently have a vacant position within our new facility in Witney for a MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of 3D CAD and using it in a mechanical design environment. They will have knowledge of materials and surface finishes, as well as the ability to design assemblies.

No specific knowledge of shock absorbers or suspension is required, although a thorough understanding of engineering principles will be a distinct advantage.

No specific educational path or qualifications are required, although we welcome applicants who hold HNC/HND or Degree qualifications in an appropriate field.

Nitron has continued to grow year after year and this role represents the next step in the development of the Engineering resource at the company.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing new mechanical designs using SolidWorks including assemblies and fully toleranced manufacturing production drawings
• Liaising with in-house CNC machining and assembly teams to develop mechanical designs
• Work with vehicle application engineers to move new design concepts into production
• Work with other team members to ensure all engineering files are kept up to date
• Use 3D scanners and 3D printers during the prototype phase
• Load BOMs onto MRP software

The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Use of 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Working knowledge of producing models for CNC manufacturing and fully tolerance drawings for production
• Experience in a mechanical design engineering environment
• Knowledge of different materials and finishes
• An interest in motorsport

In return for the above Nitron are offering an annual salary up to £45,000 for this full-time and permanent position, depending on ability/experience, for a 40 hour working week, 25 days annual holiday with the opportunity to progress to a top position within the company.