Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

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 motor sport 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 motor sport 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 life cycles, 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, Solid Works, 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 with in motor sport, 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 motor sport or high-performance vehicles

• Professional and trustworthy approach when handling confidential projects