Design Engineer - Armoured Vehicles

Design Engineer- Armoured Vehicles
Coventry | £35,000 - £45,000 DOE | Permanent, full-time, onsite

Benefits:Discretionary bonus scheme. 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with option to buy more. Competitive pension (9% combined contribution). Life cover at 3x salary.Cash Healthcare Plan.

The Role
Our client, a global leader in armour technology and vehicle integration for the defence and security sector, is looking for a Design Engineer to join their Coventry team. You'll work on vehicle protection and integration systems used on defence programmes worldwide, taking designs from concept through to production. This is a hands-on 3D CAD role working with complex materials and assemblies that need to perform in demanding operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own mechanical designs from concept to low/medium-volume manufacture, producing 3D models and detailed engineering drawings
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to balance weight, cost, performance and durability
• Support integration of specialist equipment into armoured vehicles
• Manage CAD data, BoMs and drawing packs using PLM tools (Windchill preferred)
• Support design reviews, testing and iterative design improvement across multiple projects

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Background in defence, aerospace or automotive engineering
• Proficient in 3D CAD, SolidWorks essential; Creo (9.0+) highly desirable
• Working knowledge of fabrication, machining and composite materials
• Practical, hands-on problem-solver with a manufacturability and quality mindset
• CEng status, or working towards it, is an advantage

Please note: this role requires successful applicants to sign the Official Secrets Act and pass security checks prior to starting.

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