Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Terberg Matec UK; Warwick-on-Eden; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terberg Matec UK in Warwick is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Chassis Team, shaping next generation products. You will design and develop systems from concept through production, translating requirements into robust solutions and delivering high-quality drawings and documentation.

The role offers hybrid working (up to 2 days home) with a 37-hour week and a typical 08:00–16:30/13:00 finish schedule. Salary ranges £45,000–£60,000 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree (MEng/BEng or equivalent), mechanical engineering.
• Significant mechanical design experience in automotive or similar.
• Experience with CAD and drawing conforming to BS8888.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems and components from concept through 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 goals.
• Support product launches and resolve production and in‑service issues.
• Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Contribute to validation activities and ensure performance criteria.
• Mentor and share knowledge with less experienced engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Standards compliance

Education

MEng/BEng or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

BS8888 drawings

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

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

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 meet 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