Senior Systems Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive engineering is seeking a Senior Systems Design Engineer to join their Southampton team. The role involves the design and development of vehicle systems across multiple departments, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic, international environment. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess extensive experience in mechanical and systems engineering.

Benefits

Secure and long-term employment relationship

Market and performance-related remuneration

Training and career development

International and dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with high performance parts required.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks with minimal guidance.
• Strong systems engineering background essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle systems including cooling and steering.
• Create detailed CAD models and assembly drawings.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve design and manufacturing issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Systems engineering

Problem solving

3D CAD (Catia V5)

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

PLM System (Windchill)

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southampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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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