Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Dennis Eagle; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

My Benefits platform

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Dennis Eagle in Warwick is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Chassis Team. You will design and develop mechanical systems from concept through production, translating requirements into robust solutions and delivering high-quality drawings and documentation.

You will collaborate across functions to meet time, cost and quality targets, support product launches, and investigate issues with root cause analysis. A strong background in automotive engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant mechanical design experience in automotive/environment.
• Experience from concept through production.
• Proficient in CAD and engineering drawings per BS8888.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems and components from concept to production.
• Translate requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Produce high-quality drawings, models and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet time, cost and quality.
• Support product launches and resolve production or in-service issues.
• Investigate field issues, perform root cause analysis and implement fixes.
• Contribute to validation activities ensuring standards and performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD (Solid Edge)

Materials & fatigue

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (MEng/BEng)

Tools

Solid Edge

BS8888 drawing standards

Job description

Role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Warwick, CV34 6TE (with the option to work from home up to 2 days a week, once you've settled into the role)

Hours: 37 hours per week | between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00-13:00 Friday

Salary: between £45,000 and £60,000 pa DOE

We're looking for an experienced and practical engineer to join our Chassis Team, playing a key role in the design and development of the next generation of market-leading products. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with significant experience in a commercial engineering environment who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, contributing to innovative product development, and sharing knowledge within a collaborative team.

What you'll do:

• Take responsibility for the design and development of systems and components, supporting projects from concept through to production
• Translate requirements into practical engineering solutions, ensuring designs are robust and fit for purpose
• Produce high-quality engineering drawings, models, and documentation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver projects to time, cost, and quality expectations
• Support product launches and provide engineering input to resolve production and in-service issues
• Investigate technical and field issues, carry out root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions
• Contribute to validation activities, ensuring designs match required standards and performance criteria

Share knowledge and support less experienced engineers where appropriate

What we're looking for:

Degree (MEng/BEng), HNC/HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

• Significant experience in mechanical design engineering within an automotive or similar engineering environment, ideally gained working on complex engineering products or systems throughout the product lifecycle from concept through to production

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including materials, stress, fatigue, and design principles
• Experience using CAD (Solid Edge desirable) and producing engineering drawings to recognised standards (e.g. BS8888)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture/assembly
• Experience working across the product lifecycle, from concept through to production support
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively

Good communication skills and a collaborative working style

What will help you stand out:

• Experience working on complex assemblies or vehicle systems
• Confidence working independently whilst still engaging effectively with the wider team
• A proactive approach to improving designs and ways of working
• An interest in mentoring or supporting junior team members

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

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