Project Design Engineer – Motorsport Systems Location: Warwickshire Type: Permanent, full time Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience - Overview A specialist engineering company operating at the forefront of motorsport and high-performance vehicle development is seeking a Project Design Engineer to support the delivery of complex mechanical systems and components from concept through to production. The successful candidate will work on advanced vehicle systems used in top-tier motorsport programmes and high-performance automotive applications, contributing to both new product development and engineering improvement initiatives. Role Responsibilities Engineering and Design Design and development of mechanical components and assemblies suitable for production environments Concept and detailed design of vehicle systems and associated components Support research and development activities, including prototype design and validation Produce engineering drawings, models, and technical documentation Design fixtures, tooling, and development rigs to support testing and manufacturing Support development testing activities and data evaluation as part of engineering programmes Project Delivery Manage engineering activities from concept through prototype build and production release Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated engineering documentation Provide technical oversight across project lifecycles, ensuring designs meet performance and manufacturing requirements Coordinate with internal teams to support timely and successful project delivery Stakeholder Management Act as a technical interface between internal engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within engineering processes and product development Candidate Requirements Education Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline Technical Skills Experience with 3D CAD systems such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar parametric CAD tools Ability to carry out basic analysis using CAD-integrated tools such as FEA or kinematics Comfortable working with engineering data and analysis tools including Excel Experience and Attributes Strong mechanical design and engineering fundamentals Experience working on mechanical systems or complex assemblies Good project coordination and organisational skills Strong problem-solving capability and attention to detail Ability to take ownership of engineering tasks and deliver results Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment Desirable Experience Exposure to fluid systems, hydraulic systems, or dynamic mechanical components Experience within motorsport, automotive, or high-performance engineering environments Familiarity with prototype development and testing processes Personal Attributes Strong communication and teamwork skills Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks Passion for motorsport or high-performance vehicles Professional and trustworthy approach when handling confidential projects