Siemens NX Designer

Motorsport Network, LLC; Daventry; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Birthday day off

Christmas Eve off

Company pension scheme (5% employer)

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Belman Performance Automotive (BPA) is seeking an experienced Siemens NX Designer to create bespoke jigs, fixtures and composite tooling for high-performance engineering projects in Daventry. You will deliver precise 3D models, detailed drawings and robust tooling concepts designed for manufacture.

Work with CAM, CNC and production teams to ensure tooling meets tolerances, quality, and efficiency goals. We value problem solving, independence and a track record in motorsport or aerospace sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience designing jigs, fixtures and bespoke manufacturing tooling.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing tolerances.
• Experience with composite tooling design, including lay-up tools or moulds.
• Knowledge of carbon fibre and composite manufacturing processes.
• Understanding tooling manufacture, assembly and inspection processes.
• Proficient reading engineering drawings and design for manufacture (DFM).
• Ability to manage multiple design projects independently.
• Prior experience in Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace or high-performance engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, composite moulds and tooling using Siemens NX.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Design tooling to support composite component manufacture, including lay-up, bonding, trimming and assembly fixtures.
• Develop robust, cost-effective tooling solutions for complex manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with CAM programmers, CNC machinists, Production and Quality teams.
• Apply engineering principles, tolerancing and material selection to tooling designs.
• Review and refine existing tooling to improve efficiency, repeatability, and quality.
• Support projects from concept through to manufacture, assembly and validation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across tooling design and processes.

Skills

Jigs and fixtures design

Composite tooling design

DFM (design for manufacture)

GD&T

CNC machining knowledge

Multitask management

Independent work

Industry experience (Motorsport/Automt

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Job description

The Role

As our Siemens NX Designer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing bespoke jigs, fixtures and composite tooling solutions, ensuring designs are practical, accurate and optimised for manufacture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, composite moulds and associated tooling using Siemens NX.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Design tooling to support composite component manufacture, including lay-up, bonding, trimming and assembly fixtures.
• Develop practical, robust and cost-effective solutions to complex manufacturing requirements.
• Work closely with CAM Programmers, CNC Machinists, Production and Quality teams to ensure designs are suitable for manufacture.
• Apply engineering principles, dimensional tolerancing and material selection to tooling designs.
• Review and refine existing tooling to improve manufacturing efficiency, repeatability and quality.
• Support projects from initial concept and design through to manufacture, assembly and validation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across tooling design and manufacturing processes.

What We're Looking For

• Strong working knowledge of Siemens NX CAD software.
• Proven experience designing jigs, fixtures and bespoke manufacturing tooling.
• Experience in composite tooling design, including lay-up tools, moulds or assembly fixtures.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing tolerances.
• Knowledge of CNC machining processes, materials and design for manufacture (DFM).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple design projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience within Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace or high-performance engineering.
• Knowledge of carbon fibre and composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing tooling for prototype and low-volume manufacturing.
• Understanding of tooling manufacture, assembly and inspection processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Christmas Eve off
• Company pension scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile engineering projects
• Modern, well-equipped manufacturing facility
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow

About the Company

BPA is a leading precision engineering specialist based in Daventry, providing complete turnkey solutions across the design, manufacture, and assembly of high-precision components and complex assemblies for the Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace and Defence sectors.

With over 10 years’ experience and driven by innovation, quality, and engineering excellence, BPA combines advanced manufacturing capabilities with a highly skilled team to deliver exceptional results for some of the world’s most demanding industries. As a rapidly growing business operating at the forefront of precision engineering, we are committed to continuous improvement, investment in technology, and developing talented people who share our passion for performance and precision.

Why Join Belman Performance Automotive?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a rapidly expanding precision engineering business supplying some of the world's most demanding industries. You'll work alongside highly skilled engineers, use modern equipment and contribute to the manufacture of complex, high-performance components