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Project Design Engineer – Motorsport Systems
Location: Warwickshire
Type: Permanent, full time
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
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Overview
A specialist engineering company operating at the forefront of motorsport and high-performance vehicle development is seeking a Project Design Engineer to support the delivery of complex mechanical systems and components from concept through to production. The successful candidate will work on advanced vehicle systems used in top-tier motorsport programmes and high-performance automotive applications, contributing to both new product development and engineering improvement initiatives.
Role Responsibilities
Engineering and Design
Design and development of mechanical components and assemblies suitable for production environments
Concept and detailed design of vehicle systems and associated components
Support research and development activities, including prototype design and validation
Produce engineering drawings, models, and technical documentation
Design fixtures, tooling, and development rigs to support testing and manufacturing
Support development testing activities and data evaluation as part of engineering programmes
Project Delivery
Manage engineering activities from concept through prototype build and production release
Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated engineering documentation
Provide technical oversight across project lifecycles, ensuring designs meet performance and manufacturing requirements
Coordinate with internal teams to support timely and successful project delivery
Stakeholder Management
Act as a technical interface between internal engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within engineering processes and product development
Candidate Requirements
Education
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Technical Skills
Experience with 3D CAD systems such as Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar parametric CAD tools
Ability to carry out basic analysis using CAD-integrated tools such as FEA or kinematics
Comfortable working with engineering data and analysis tools including Excel
Experience and Attributes
Strong mechanical design and engineering fundamentals
Experience working on mechanical systems or complex assemblies
Good project coordination and organisational skills
Strong problem-solving capability and attention to detail
Ability to take ownership of engineering tasks and deliver results
Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment
Desirable Experience
Exposure to fluid systems, hydraulic systems, or dynamic mechanical components
Experience within motorsport, automotive, or high-performance engineering environments
Familiarity with prototype development and testing processes
Personal Attributes
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Passion for motorsport or high-performance vehicles
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