Mechanical Design Engineer – Birmingham Competitive salary 25 days holiday life cover pension Are you a creative problem-solver who loves turning ideas into practical, engineered solutions? Do you want the freedom to influence design direction while working on a variety of challenging projects in the automotive sector? We’re looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join a busy, collaborative engineering team. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, improving, and delivering innovative solutions that make a real difference in our operations and to our customers. The role This is a hands-on design position where you’ll take projects from concept to completion – creating 3D CAD designs, producing accurate technical drawings, validating designs, and ensuring everything meets the highest quality standards. You’ll collaborate with customers, production teams, and suppliers to bring ideas to life, solve problems, and drive efficiency. You will be: * Leading the creation of 3D concept designs using CAD software. * Producing detailed technical and assembly drawings, with accurate BoM management. * Standardising design principles for quality and efficiency. * Carrying out basic FEA analysis to validate durability. * Validating designs using engineering measurement tools (including CMM). * Supporting reverse engineering projects to solve obsolescence challenges. * Working cross-functionally to troubleshoot, innovate, and deliver improvements. What we’re looking for * Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. * At least 5 years’ CAD design experience (Catia, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.). * Strong 3D modelling and technical drawing skills with GD&T knowledge. * BoM management experience. * Understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic design (desirable). * Reverse engineering and FEA experience (desirable). * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. What’s in it for you? * Competitive salary. * 25 days holiday bank holidays. * Life cover (3x base salary). * 5% employer pension contribution (after 12 months). * Ongoing training and career development. * Access to wellbeing support. * Paid leave for reservists. If you want to bring your technical skills into an environment where ideas are encouraged, challenges are embraced, and your designs will directly impact the business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and Stewart Lupton, JSL Solutions – Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch. JSL – Recruitment… The right way. Specialists in: * Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment * Sales & Marketing Recruitment * Senior Appointments & Executive Search