Mechanical Design Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading-edge engineering team involved in the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems for high-performance vehicles. This role is suited to a Design Engineer with a broad mechanical background and a passion for motorsport innovation, with exposure across systems such as suspension, steering, braking, hydraulics, and electronics integration.

Working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll play a key role in supporting cutting-edge vehicle performance across motorsport and advanced engineering programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of mechanical systems across various categories including suspension, steering, brakes, hydraulics, and electronic packaging.
• Generate robust and innovative mechanical designs from concept through to production, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments (e.g. aerodynamics, powertrain, electronics, testing) to ensure effective system integration and optimum vehicle performance.
• Participate in design reviews and problem-solving activities to drive continuous improvement across systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a design engineering role, ideally within motorsport, automotive, or other high-performance mechanical systems industry.
• Hands-on design experience in at least one or more of the following systems: Suspension (pushrod, wishbone, dampers), Steering systems, Brake systems (calipers, master cylinders, cooling), Hydraulic systems (valves, lines, actuators), Packaging of control electronics, sensors, and wiring
• Strong CAD proficiency in Siemens NX or CATIA V5/3DX,