Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Kidlington, Oxfordshire

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer with strong Siemens NX skills to support the design and development of high-performance, specialist or niche vehicle engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on design engineer with a background in motorsport, performance vehicles, low-volume vehicle manufacturing or specialist automotive engineering, who thrives in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment.

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical and vehicle components using Siemens NX.
• Produce high-quality 3D models, detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing data.
• Develop innovative engineering solutions to meet demanding performance, packaging, weight and durability requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are fit for purpose and production-ready.
• Manage design changes, resolve technical issues and support design reviews throughout the development process.
• Ensure designs meet relevant engineering standards, performance targets and project deadlines.

• Proven experience in a Senior Design Engineer or similar mechanical design role.
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens NX CAD.
• Experience designing complex components, assemblies and mechanisms within a vehicle or high-performance engineering environment.
• A background in motorsport, niche vehicles, specialist automotive, performance vehicles or low-volume vehicle development.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, materials and design for manufacture.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of design deliverables and hit demanding project deadlines.

• Experience working in Formula 1, Formula E, endurance racing, high-performance automotive or specialist vehicle programmes.
• Knowledge of lightweight structures, chassis systems, suspension, powertrain installation or vehicle packaging.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, validation and manufacturing.
• Previous contract engineering experience in a fast-paced project environment.