Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - FTC

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on innovative, high-performance engineering projects? We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading motorsport engineering team on a fixed-term contract until 2030, supporting the development of cutting-edge mechanical systems and technologies.

Working as part of the Mechanical Engineering & Design team, you will take ownership of the full design lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture and commissioning, delivering robust, high-quality mechanical solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative mechanical components, assemblies and systems for a range of engineering and R&D projects.
• Produce high-quality 3D CAD models, detailed manufacturing drawings and comprehensive engineering documentation.
• Take ownership of projects throughout the full product lifecycle, including concept generation, design, prototyping, testing, manufacture and commissioning.
• Modify, maintain and improve existing mechanical systems, providing fault-finding and engineering support where required.
• Produce technical reports, specifications and supporting documentation to ensure designs are fully documented and controlled.
• Work closely with manufacturing, suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
• Manage drawing release processes and engineering documentation using Windchill/PDMLink.
• Support operational teams by providing technical guidance and resolving engineering issues as they arise.
• Occasionally travel to support engineering activities and project delivery when required.

About You

We're looking for an experienced design engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience designing mechanical components using PTC Creo.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience using Windchill/PDMLink for document management and drawing release.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings to BS8888 standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while working independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with mechanical project management.
• Knowledge of Creo Simulate.
• Experience using KeyShot.
• Practical understanding of ergonomics, shock and vibration, and product aesthetics.
• Experience producing technical reports, specifications and user documentation.
• An appreciation for sustainable engineering and design practices.

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a world-class engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.