Details:
- Salary: £50 - 55 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Kidlington Oxfordshire South East
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.Essential Skills & Experience
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.Desirable Experience
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