Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

VIQU is working with a well-established engineering company in the specialist vehicle sector to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex mechanical systems for heavy and specialist vehicles, taking ownership of designs from concept through to production within a supportive, hybrid-working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and chassis systems from concept through to detailed design
• Produce 3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings, and BOMs in line with BS8888 standards
• Support engineering problem-solving, validation, and verification activities
• Communicate design intent to manufacturing, suppliers, and internal teams
• Support product introduction and provide engineering support during production
• Investigate field and service issues, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Contribute to engineering change management and continuous improvement activities

Key Requirements

• HNC/HND or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (essential); BEng/MEng (desirable)
• Previous mechanical design experience within yellow goods, heavy goods, plant, machinery, or similar engineered products
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, stress, fatigue, and material selection
• Experience using 3D CAD (Solid Edge preferred, or equivalent such as SolidWorks or Creo)
• Ability to produce accurate drawings and BOMs with good understanding of DFM/DFA
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including welding and pressed components
• Experience working within engineering change management processes
• Detail-oriented, practical, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

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

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