Senior Mechanical Engineer - Newcastle - EV / Automotive - £50k - £60k
EVEREC Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Newcastle - EV / Automotive - £50k - £60k
EVEREC Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Recruitment Consultant at EVEREC - Specialist in Motorsport and Automotive EV Recruitment across the UK, US and Europe ️
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Newcastle – EV / Automotive
The Company:
A cutting-edge technology company based in Newcastle, developing intelligent and efficient electric propulsion systems for the next generation of sustainable vehicles and machinery. Their innovations in electric motor and gearbox integration are driving significant advances across commercial, industrial, and off-highway mobility platforms.
The Role:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be a key member of the engineering team, responsible for the design and development of complex rotating machinery and drivetrain components. Reporting into the Lead Engineer, you’ll focus on core areas such as gearbox design, motor integration, shaft/spline interface development, and overall system optimisation for performance and reliability. This is a highly technical, hands-on role supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to production.
Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Newcastle
Hybrid Working: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop mechanical systems for electric drive units, with focus on rotating machinery, gearboxes, and spline shaft interfaces.
* Perform and review mechanical calculations, stress analysis, and tolerance stack-ups.
* Generate detailed 3D CAD models and fully toleranced drawings to industry standards.
* Carry out mechanical FEA using ANSYS or similar tools to support structural and fatigue analysis.
* Evaluate new materials and manufacturing methods to enhance product durability and efficiency.
* Support the transition of designs into production including BOM creation, test plan coordination, and supplier liaison.
* Participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, and validation planning.
* Ensure compliance with relevant industry and internal quality standards.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
* Strong background in mechanical design of rotating machinery – e.g., electric motors, gearboxes, or transmission systems.
* Proven experience with spline shaft design, tolerancing, and mechanical jointing.
* Proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar) for 3D modelling and drawing creation.
* Experienced in mechanical FEA (preferably ANSYS) including structural and dynamic analysis.
* Solid understanding of design for manufacture, reliability, and cost optimisation.
* Familiar with industry standards and compliance requirements for mechanical systems.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex, high-integrity designs.
If this sounds of interest, please apply on LinkedIn or contact dan.avila@everec.co.uk directly for a confidential discussion.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Design
* Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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