Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: JobsTrackR
Apply for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Kidlington
Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer with strong Siemens NX skills to support the design and development of high-performance, specialist or niche vehicle engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on design engineer with a background in motorsport, performance vehicles, low-volume vehicle manufacturing or specialist automotive engineering, who thrives in a fast‑paced, technically challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of complex mechanical and vehicle components using Siemens NX.
  • Produce high-quality 3D models, detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing data.
  • Develop innovative engineering solutions to meet demanding performance, packaging, weight and durability requirements.
  • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are fit for purpose and production-ready.
  • Manage design changes, resolve technical issues and support design reviews throughout the development process.
  • Ensure designs meet relevant engineering standards, performance targets and project deadlines.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a Senior Design Engineer or similar mechanical design role.
  • Strong working knowledge of Siemens NX CAD.
  • Experience designing complex components, assemblies and mechanisms within a vehicle or high-performance engineering environment.
  • A background in motorsport, niche vehicles, specialist automotive, performance vehicles or low-volume vehicle development.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, materials and design for manufacture.
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of design deliverables and hit demanding project deadlines.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working in Formula 1, Formula E, endurance racing, high-performance automotive or specialist vehicle programmes.
  • Knowledge of lightweight structures, chassis systems, suspension, powertrain installation or vehicle packaging.
  • Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, validation and manufacturing.
  • Previous contract engineering experience in a fast-paced project environment.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026