Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

VIQU is partnering with a well-established engineering organisation in the specialist vehicle sector to recruit a Senior Vehicle Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a key position offering technical ownership of complex mechanical and chassis systems from concept through to production and in-service support, within a collaborative hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical components, assemblies, and vehicle chassis systems from concept through to production release


• Produce and approve high-quality 3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings, and BOMs in accordance with BS8888 and internal standards


• Take technical ownership of designs, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets are achieved


• Perform engineering analysis including structural integrity, fatigue, and material selection to validate design solutions


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers where required


• Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product introduction and production readiness


• Lead root cause investigations into field and production issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions


• Drive engineering change management processes, ensuring design integrity and traceability


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across design and engineering processes


• Support supplier engagement, design reviews, and technical decision-making

Key Requirements

• HNC/HND, Apprenticeship, or Degree (BEng/MEng preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline


• Strong mechanical design experience within specialist vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, plant machinery, yellow goods, or similar engineered products


• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, stress, fatigue, and material selection


• Experience using 3D CAD software (Solid Edge preferred, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent acceptable)


• Proven ability to produce and approve detailed engineering drawings and BOMs


• Good understanding of manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, and pressed components


• Experience working within engineering change management and product lifecycle processes


• Strong problem-solving ability with a practical engineering mindset


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team

Know someone suitable? You could earn up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (T&Cs apply)