Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JobsTrackR; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer with strong Siemens NX skills to support the design and development of high-performance vehicle projects in the UK. This hands-on role suits engineers from motorsport, high-performance automotive, or specialist vehicle backgrounds.

You will lead design efforts, produce precise models and drawings, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing and production teams to deliver production-ready solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Senior design experience in mechanical design.
• Strong Siemens NX CAD skills.
• Experience designing complex vehicle components or assemblies.
• Background in motorsport, niche vehicles, or high-performance engineering.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.
• Ability to meet demanding project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical and vehicle components using Siemens NX.
• Produce high-quality 3D models, detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing data.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions to meet performance, packaging, weight and durability requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are fit for purpose and production-ready.
• Manage design changes, resolve technical issues and support design reviews throughout development.
• Ensure designs meet engineering standards, performance targets and deadlines.

Skills

Siemens NX

Mechanical design

3D modeling

Design for manufacture

Independent work

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer with strong Siemens NX skills to support the design and development of high-performance, specialist or niche vehicle engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on design engineer with a background in motorsport, performance vehicles, low-volume vehicle manufacturing or specialist automotive engineering, who thrives in a fast‑paced, technically challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical and vehicle components using Siemens NX.
• Produce high-quality 3D models, detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing data.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions to meet demanding performance, packaging, weight and durability requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are fit for purpose and production-ready.
• Manage design changes, resolve technical issues and support design reviews throughout the development process.
• Ensure designs meet relevant engineering standards, performance targets and project deadlines.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Senior Design Engineer or similar mechanical design role.
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens NX CAD.
• Experience designing complex components, assemblies and mechanisms within a vehicle or high-performance engineering environment.
• A background in motorsport, niche vehicles, specialist automotive, performance vehicles or low-volume vehicle development.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, materials and design for manufacture.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of design deliverables and hit demanding project deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in Formula 1, Formula E, endurance racing, high-performance automotive or specialist vehicle programmes.
• Knowledge of lightweight structures, chassis systems, suspension, powertrain installation or vehicle packaging.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, validation and manufacturing.
• Previous contract engineering experience in a fast-paced project environment.