Senior Design Engineer - Value Engineering

Trimex bvba; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimex bvba is seeking a skilled Senior Design Engineer to enhance the value of motorcycle production and development. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant engineering degree and experience in mechanical design, ideally within the automotive sector. In this role, you will deliver projects on time and specifications while collaborating across teams and engaging with international suppliers. Join a supportive environment that offers professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with leading automotive OEM

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design role, ideally in automotive or manufacturing.
• Relevant engineering degree required.
• Willingness to take accountability for projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions for production and development.
• Ensure projects meet time, cost, quality, and specifications.
• Engage with international suppliers for component specifications.

Skills

Technical judgement

Collaborative problem-solving

Project management

Value engineering

Fluent in English

Education

MEng or BEng in a related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering engineering solutions to support the continuous improvement in the value of current production and development motorcycles.
• Ensuring projects meet defined time, cost, quality, and specification requirements.
• Working as part of a cross-functional team to identify and define opportunities for value engineering.
• Engaging technically with international suppliers to develop and agree on component specifications.
• Taking responsibility for technically demanding tasks within the team.
• Communicating and collaborating across the supply/value chain to maximise teamwork and effectiveness.
• Creating and maintaining detailed project plans to ensure deliverables are met.
• Delivering against Key Performance Indicators driven by cost, time, quality, and specification targets.
• Following and challenging established processes and procedures to minimise project risks and maximise department effectiveness.
• Offering support and advice to less experienced team members, driving best practices.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a mechanical design role, particularly within the automotive or manufacturing sectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong technical judgement and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think ahead, considering risk and mitigations for designs.
• Experience working in a value engineering-related role is a plus.
• Relevant engineering degree (MEng or BEng) in a related subject.
• Willingness to take on accountability and follow tasks through to completion.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a leading automotive OEM.
• Engagement with international suppliers, potentially involving travel.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

If you are a skilled Senior Design Engineer with a passion for the automotive industry, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed team in Hinckley.