Senior Systems Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector seeks a Senior Systems Design Engineer in Northampton. The successful candidate will focus on designing advanced vehicle systems, ensuring high performance and reliability, while working closely with multiple departments and suppliers. This role offers a secure employment relationship, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for career development within an international environment.

Benefits

Secure and long-term employment relationship

Market and performance-related remuneration

Training and career development

International and dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in a similar high-performance parts environment.
• Strong understanding of systems and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle systems, including cooling, steering, and fuel systems.
• Create detailed CAD models and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with multiple departments for design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering

CAD

Problem Solving

English Fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Windchill

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northampton, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

• Design, specification and development of vehicle systems (including for example and not limited to, cooling, steering and fuel systems)
• 3D detailed design CAD models and assembly drawings using Catia V5
• Support text and validation of systems plus support design of any required test jigs and or rigs
• Work cross functionally with multiple departments to provide solutions on new designs as well as problem solve and find solutions to issues
• Support vehicle and test car builds and problem solve technical related issues
• Create and maintain systems technical library documentation
• Work with suppliers to define and deliver engineering systems plus problem solve manufacturing issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical engineering or similar background
• At least 6 years of experience in a comparable environment working with high performance parts
• Have a strong background with a solid understanding of systems and mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Good knowledge of CAD (CATIA V5 preferable)
• Knowledge of PLM System (Windchill preferable)
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance and to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Fluent English is compulsory

Our Offer

• Secure and long-term employment relationship
• Market and performance-related remuneration
• Training and career development
• Working in an international and dynamic environment