Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal in Waterlooville is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to work on restoration, recreation and improvement of classic vehicles.

You will design components from concept to manufacture, create 3D CAD models and BOMs, and collaborate with workshop teams.

The role requires strong SolidWorks skills, experience with Inventor/CATIA/Solid Edge, and a hands-on approach to prototyping and testing.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design background.
• Excellent SolidWorks experience.
• Experience with reverse engineering and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems from concept through to manufacture.
• Produce 3D CAD models, drawings and BOMs.
• Reverse engineer existing and obsolete components.
• Use measurements and 3D scanning to recreate parts.
• Design improvements for performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Work across suspension, steering, braking, drivetrain, engine, chassis and powertrain systems.
• Collaborate with workshop, machining and fabrication teams.
• Support prototyping, testing and installation.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.

Skills

Mechanical design

Reverse engineering

Independent work

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CATIA

Solid Edge

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: 55,000– 60,000 DOE
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm, Friday 8:30am–2:00pm
Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays
Job Type: Permanent

About this role

We are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering business working on the restoration, recreation and improvement of classic and historic vehicles.

You’ll be working on the restoration, recreation and improvement of classic and historic vehicles.

This isn’t about designing the same parts day after day. Every project is different, and you’ll get to see your designs go from CAD to manufacture and ultimately onto the vehicle.

The Role

• Design mechanical components and systems from concept through to manufacture
• Produce 3D CAD models, drawings and BOMs
• Reverse engineer existing and obsolete components
• Use measurements and 3D scanning to recreate parts
• Design improvements for performance, reliability and manufacturability
• Work across suspension, steering, braking, drivetrain, engine, chassis and powertrain systems
• Work closely with workshop, machining and fabrication teams
• Support prototyping, testing and installation
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong mechanical design background
• Excellent SolidWorks experience
• Experience with Inventor, CATIA or Solid Edge advantageous
• Automotive/mechanical engineering experience
• Reverse engineering experience
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes
• Experience with gear design desirable
• Able to work independently and support/mentor others
• Strong communication and problem–solving skills