Senior Mechanical Engineer & Project Lead

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A motorsports manufacturing company in Chesterfield is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer & Project Lead. This role involves taking significant responsibility in completing a prototype for an off-road race car, with a focus on engineering design and project management. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in relevant fields. A hybrid working model is offered, requiring 50% on-site hours, along with relocation assistance.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in motorsports, automotive, heavy equipment or aerospace mechanical engineering.
• Proven ability to manage projects, people, and third-party suppliers.
• Desire to work on various projects across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design using SolidWorks and NX.
• Fabrication and assembly of the prototype.
• Working with outside suppliers and vendors.

Skills

Project management

3D CAD systems

Motorsports experience

Self motivation

Quality control

Engineering design

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

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Client:

Corsico Grand Prix

Location:

chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.08.2025

Expiry Date:

20.09.2025

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Job Description:

Corsico Grand Prix is a motorsports manufacturing business that is developing an unlimited off-road race car called a "Trophy Truck". This is a very cool project!

Our prototype vehicle is 75% complete, and we are looking for aSenior Mechanical Engineer & Project Leadwho can help push the prototype to completion, while also helping us transition into product manufacturing.

You will be given significant responsibility and day-to-day freedom. This job is best for somebody who thrives in an unstructured environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Engineering design, using SolidWorks and NX
• Fabrication / assembly of our prototype, both by doing fabrication yourself and also by leading others

Working with outside suppliers and other vendors

• Quality control
• Design, assembly and validation of proprietary tools to be used in manufacturing
• Development and documentation of procedures

The ideal candidate would have at least 10 years’ experience in motorsports, automotive, heavy equipment or aerospace mechanical engineering and project management. Key skills include:

• Proven ability to manage projects, people and third-party suppliers
• Self motivated, with a desire to push tasks to completion
• Significant familiarity with 3D CAD systems, particularly SolidWorks and/or NX
• Desire to work on a wide range of different projects, requiring the application of multiple disciplines
• Significant familiarity with automotive or aerospace engineering and manufacturing

Pay: US$75.00 - US$125.00 per hour

Hybrid setup. Computer work can be completed remotely, but at least 50% of your hours must be on-site.

Relocation assistance is available.

Candidates will be hired as independent contractors, rather than employees. No benefits. No PTO.