Ref: SYN53096

Senior Design Engineer

• Location England, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Leamington Spa
• Sector EngineeringAutomotive & Motorsport
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £40000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: + Benefits + Holiday

Senior Design Engineer

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 
Location: Based near Leamington Spa
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: ASAP

We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join a leading performance engineering business near Leamington Spa. This is a permanent role, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge transmission and driveline projects across automotive and motorsport.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Work on innovative, high-performance engineering projects
• Opportunities for UK and international travel
• Join a supportive and collaborative team

Senior Design Engineer Duties:

• Produce detailed mechanical designs, stress calculations, FMEAs, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks
• Carry out FEA analysis, shaft and bearing analysis, and gear data specification
• Select materials and define manufacturing processes
• Design casings and castings with Creo Simulate (or similar)
• Produce technical reports and documentation
• Support manufacturing and assembly during first-off builds
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal operations to resolve technical queries
• Provide design support for global projects

Senior Design Engineer Profile:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in automotive, motorsport, or performance engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of transmission systems
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo preferred, Catia/NX also considered)
• High competency in 2D drawings and GD&T
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill preferred)
• Understanding of modern manufacturing methods and FEA techniques
• Flexible and capable of working to tight deadlines
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable: Knowledge of gear geometry, casting methods, additive manufacturing, eMobility drivetrains, and hydraulic circuits.

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