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.
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