Design Engineer Company Description Heard of us? We're an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity, and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs. Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we're committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future. This is where you come in. We are on a journey of growth. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology innovation and we invite you along on this journey. Job Description As a Design Engineer within our van conversion business, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions that convert base vehicles into fully compliant, functional, and innovative commercial products. You will produce technical drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation that ensure each conversion meets customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance (including VCA, IVA, COC, and OEM guidelines). Working closely with production, procurement, and commercial teams, you will ensure all designs are practical, cost-efficient, safe, and deliverable at scale. Key Responsibilities: Design & Engineering
• Produce high-quality CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation for van conversion products.
• Develop bespoke conversion solutions based on customer specifications, ensuring functional, cost-effective, and compliant designs.
• Perform engineering calculations, load assessments, and structural considerations where necessary.
• Support prototype builds, validating designs through practical testing and real-world assessment. Regulatory & Compliance
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant legislation and industry standards, including VCA, IVA, COC, and OEM guidelines.
• Maintain a robust understanding of current vehicle legislation to guarantee all designs are compliant before release. Production & Operational Support
• Work closely with production teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and aligned with existing processes.
• Provide engineering support during product build, resolving issues and updating designs where improvements are required.
• Assist in developing SOPs, BOMs, and technical build instructions. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Drive engineering improvements across product lines, focusing on efficiency and product quality.
• Contribute to R&D initiatives, exploring new materials, methods, and conversion technologies. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Commercial teams to support tenders, quotes, and technical customer requirements.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure components meet technical, commercial, and quality expectations. Qualifications Essential
• Proven experience in an engineering design role, ideally in vehicle conversions or automotive engineering.
• Strong proficiency with CAD software.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Knowledge of vehicle regulatory standards (VCA, IVA, COC).
• Ability to produce engineering drawings to manufacturing standards. Desirable
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems or vehicle body structures.
• Experience with R&D engineering.
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree). Additional Information Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions. Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within Radius, but you'll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. Our benefits:
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Annual salary review
• Pension plan
• Life assurance
• Employee fuel card scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• 24 hour wellness and healthcare assistance via '' by Unum
• Time off for fertility treatment and in the event of pregnancy loss
• 'Cycle to work' scheme Still Curious? If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now If you'd like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities. Videos To Watch