Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

CompanyVIQU IT Recruitment

LocationRoyal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/19/2026

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Mechanical engineers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£46,800 (£24.00 per hour)

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Description

Senior Vehicle Mechanical Design Engineer – Warwick (Hybrid) – £60,000

VIQU is partnering with a well-established engineering organisation in the specialist vehicle sector to recruit a Senior Vehicle Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a key position offering technical ownership of complex mechanical and chassis systems from concept through to production and in-service support, within a collaborative hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and vehicle chassis systems from concept through to production release
Produce and approve high-quality 3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings, and BOMs in accordance with BS8888 and internal standards
Take technical ownership of designs, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets are achieved
Perform engineering analysis including structural integrity, fatigue, and material selection to validate design solutions
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers where required
Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product introduction and production readiness

Lead root cause investigations into field and production issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions

Drive engineering change management processes, ensuring design integrity and traceability

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across design and engineering processes

Support supplier engagement, design reviews, and technical decision-making

Key Requirements

HNC/HND, Apprenticeship, or Degree (BEng/MEng preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Strong mechanical design experience within specialist vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, plant machinery, yellow goods, or similar engineered products
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, stress, fatigue, and material selection
Experience using 3D CAD software (Solid Edge preferred, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent acceptable)
Proven ability to produce and approve detailed engineering drawings and BOMs
Good understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, and pressed components
Experience working within engineering change management and product lifecycle processes

Strong problem-solving ability with a practical engineering mindset

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team

To apply: Phoebe Rees – phoebe.rees@viqu.co.uk | 0121 720 3665

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