Senior Design Engineer

Have a passion for classic cars? Got Automotive experience? Ready to take the next step as a Senior Design Engineer? My client is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to be responsible for the design and integration of their products. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and carry out the design of powertrains * Carry out detailed mechanical design work, including 3D modelling, prototyping, and design verification testing, while ensuring compliance with automotive industry standards and legal vehicle conversion regulations * Select mechanical components with consideration for standardisation, obsolescence, availability, and cost * Prepare and present mechanical designs at design reviews, while ensuring design files and information are up-to-date and stored appropriately within the PDM/PLM * Liaise with other departments, including sales and marketing, mechanical build, electrical, and production to ensure products are designed for manufacture & assembly and customer requests are handled efficiently * Take the technical lead on all projects, coach and support junior engineers in design techniques, define departmental processes, and identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements. Experience Required: * A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline * Automotive experience * Advanced SolidWorks proficiency * Proven track record in leading product development projects * Extensive expertise in designing bespoke automotive projects * Proficiency in GD&T * Proficiency in creating detailed 2D drawings for manufacture * Practical experience in assembly and testing * Experience in mentorship