Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hybrid (3DPW in office)

£40,000 - £60,000

VIQU have partnered with a leading engineering organisation seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Chassis Team. This hands-on role will focus on developing, designing, and validating mechanical systems for bespoke vehicles, providing technical leadership and supporting both production and product launch activities.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Lead the concept, design, and detailing of chassis systems and components
• Define requirements, identify technical challenges, and deliver practical engineering solutions
• Produce high-quality CAD models, engineering drawings, and BOMs in line with BS8888
• Communicate design intent and requirements to internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Oversee validation activities, including DVP&R, to ensure compliance with functional and regulatory standards
• Support production, investigating build issues and resolving field service problems
• Mentor and coach engineers, promoting best-practice design and development methods
• Provide engineering support for product launches and vehicle integration

Key Requirements of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Proven experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within vehicle or chassis development
• Strong knowledge of chassis systems, structures, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience taking designs from concept through to validation and production (including fabrication experience ie sheet metal, welding etc)
• Proficient in CAD and creation of detailed engineering drawings and BOMs
• Understanding of DVP&R, design for manufacture and assembly, and mechanical testing methods
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to lead technical delivery, work cross-functionally, and support UK field activities
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Hybrid (3DPW in office)

£40,000 - £60,000