Senior Design Engineer Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Location: Based near Leamington Spa Hours: Full-time, permanent Start Date: ASAP We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join a leading performance engineering business near Leamington Spa. This is a permanent role, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge transmission and driveline projects across automotive and motorsport. Why apply? Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 Excellent benefits package Work on innovative, high-performance engineering projects Opportunities for UK and international travel Join a supportive and collaborative team Senior Design Engineer Duties: Produce detailed mechanical designs, stress calculations, FMEAs, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks Carry out FEA analysis, shaft and bearing analysis, and gear data specification Select materials and define manufacturing processes Design casings and castings with Creo Simulate (or similar) Produce technical reports and documentation Support manufacturing and assembly during first-off builds Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal operations to resolve technical queries Provide design support for global projects Senior Design Engineer Profile: Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience) Experience in automotive, motorsport, or performance engineering environments Strong knowledge of transmission systems Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo preferred, Catia/NX also considered) High competency in 2D drawings and GD&T Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill preferred) Understanding of modern manufacturing methods and FEA techniques Flexible and capable of working to tight deadlines Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Desirable: Knowledge of gear geometry, casting methods, additive manufacturing, eMobility drivetrains, and hydraulic circuits. Apply now! Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us in this time, please consider your application unsuccessful. Privacy and Data Retention: By applying, you consent to us storing your personal data securely for recruitment purposes, in line with our Privacy Policy. Syntech Recruitment Ltd: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements. For full details, including our T&Cs and Privacy Policy, visit: (url removed)