Senior Design Engineer - Motorsport - Northamptonshire - £DOE

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Job summary

A leading engineering company in Northamptonshire is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to create CAD models and designs for motorsport projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, particularly in motorsport settings, and proficiency in CAD (CATIA 3DX). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge motorsport technology. Please apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to [e-mail].

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Impactful contributions in a legendary motorsport name

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally in motorsport or high-performance environments.
• Proficient in CAD for both 3D and 2D design.
• Strong knowledge of component specification and stress analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering CAD schemes and detailed designs.
• Deliver high-quality design output in line with company standards.
• Support Design Team Leaders and Technical Project Leaders in multiple projects.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

CAD (CATIA 3DX)

Stress analysis

FEM calculations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Part/assembly design

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Senior Design Engineer – Motorsport – Northamptonshire - £DOE

Location: Silverstone, UK

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: Flexible

Salary: £DOE

The Company

Our client is a renowned engineering team with a rich motorsport legacy dating back over six decades. Under ambitious new ownership, they are driving a bold new chapter focused on innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

Specialising in the design and development of -winning vehicles, their projects span advanced motorsport platforms and high-performance technology with real-world applications beyond the track. Based in Silverstone, they are investing heavily in growing a forward-thinking technical team - and this is your opportunity to be part of it.

Role Overview

This role will see you take a key position in creating CAD models, detailed component designs, and drawings, while working across multiple projects within our motorsport programmes.

You will collaborate closely with Design Team Leaders and Technical Project Leaders to ensure projects meet technical specifications, timelines, and budget requirements. The role offers the opportunity to work across all phases of design, from concept through to testing, while contributing to the ongoing development of next- motorsport technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engineering CAD schemes, detailed designs, and drawings (3D & 2D).
• Deliver high-quality design output in line with company standards and guidelines.
• Work across multiple projects, supporting Design Team Leaders and Technical Project Leaders.
• Contribute to technical specifications, mass trackers, and project reports.
• Support the management of external suppliers for design, development, and production.
• Provide inputs to Design Review Meetings and Project Review Meetings.
• Assist with rig and track test activities, documentation, and FMEA processes.
• Ensure technical compliance with governing body requirements.
• Maintain disciplined and organised technical documentation.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally in motorsport or high-performance environments.
• Proficient in CAD (CATIA 3DX) for both 3D and 2D design.
• Strong knowledge of part/assembly design, component specification, and stress analysis.
• Experience with FEM calculations and PLM systems (Dassault 3D Experience).
• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail with a methodical, problem-solving approach.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a legendary motorsport name in an exciting new era.
• A collaborative environment where your contribution will make a real impact.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

If this is of interest, please apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to [e-mail]