Senior Design Engineer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Design Engineer based near Leamington Spa. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 and involves producing detailed mechanical designs for high-performance engineering projects. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in automotive or motorsport environments. This permanent position supports international travel opportunities within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for UK and international travel

Supportive and collaborative team

Qualifications

• You must have experience in automotive, motorsport, or performance engineering.
• High competency in 2D drawings and GD&T is essential.
• A full UK driving license and a willingness to travel are required.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed mechanical designs, stress calculations, and technical reports.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Support manufacturing during first-off builds.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA analysis

3D CAD proficiency

Transmission systems knowledge

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Understanding of modern manufacturing methods

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Creo

Catia

NX

PLM systems (Windchill preferred)

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: Based near Leamington Spa
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Why apply

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Work on innovative, high-performance engineering projects
• Opportunities for UK and international travel
• Join a supportive and collaborative team

Senior Design Engineer Duties

• Produce detailed mechanical designs, stress calculations, FMEAs, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks
• Carry out FEA analysis, shaft and bearing analysis, and gear data specification
• Select materials and define manufacturing processes
• Design casings and castings with Creo Simulate (or similar)
• Produce technical reports and documentation
• Support manufacturing and assembly during first-off builds
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal operations to resolve technical queries
• Provide design support for global projects

Senior Design Engineer Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in automotive, motorsport, or performance engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of transmission systems
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo preferred, Catia/NX also considered)
• High competency in 2D drawings and GD&T
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill preferred)
• Understanding of modern manufacturing methods and FEA techniques
• Flexible and capable of working to tight deadlines
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• Knowledge of gear geometry, casting methods, additive manufacturing, eMobility drivetrains, and hydraulic circuits

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