Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Warwick, CV34 6TE (with the option to work from home up to 2 days a week, once you've settled into the role)
Hours: 37 hours per week | between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00-13:00 Friday
Salary: between £40,000 and £55,000 pa DOE
We’re looking for a capable and hands-on engineer to join our Chassis Team, playing a key role in the design and development of the next generation of market-leading products. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid industry experience who enjoys owning their work, contributing to complex projects, and supporting the development of others within a collaborative team.
What you’ll do:
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Take responsibility for the design and development of systems and components, supporting projects from concept through to production
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Translate requirements into practical engineering solutions, ensuring designs are robust and fit for purpose
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Produce high-quality engineering drawings, models, and documentation
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Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver projects to time, cost, and quality expectations
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Support product launches and provide engineering input to resolve production and in-service issues
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Investigate technical and field issues, carry out root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions
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Contribute to validation activities, ensuring designs meet required standards and performance criteria
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Share knowledge and support less experienced engineers where appropriate
What we’re looking for:
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Degree (MEng/BEng), HNC/HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
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Proven experience in a design engineering role, ideally within automotive or a similar engineering environment
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Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including materials, stress, fatigue, and design principles
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Experience using CAD (Solid Edge desirable) and producing engineering drawings to recognised standards (e.g. BS8888)
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Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture/assembly
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Experience working across the product lifecycle, from concept through to production support
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively
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Good communication skills and a collaborative working style
What will help you stand out:
- Experience working on complex assemblies or vehicle systems
- Confidence working independently whilst still engaging effectively with the wider team
- A proactive approach to improving designs and ways of working
- An interest in mentoring or supporting junior team members
If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career and contribute to innovative product development, we’d love to hear from you!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth in the role.
At Dennis Eagle we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident organisation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our dedication to creating a supportive environment, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We invite you to engage in an open conversation with us about how we can best support you and ensure that your unique skills and talents are recognised and valued. Your success is integral to our collective growth, and we look forward to working together to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays: this is based on a 5 day working week (pro rata to 20 days plus Bank Holidays for a 4 day working week)
- Enhanced Pension Scheme and DIS Benefit: The company contributes 5% of total salary into our pension scheme, and 5x basic salary Death In Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access a 24-hour helpline for support with life's challenges, including stress & anxiety, bereavement, relationship advice, tenancy & housing concerns, counselling, financial wellbeing, legal information, substance issues, family matters, childcare support, medical information, and consumer issues.
- Health Shield Medical Cash Plan: All employees receive membership to a company-funded medical cash plan. This scheme allows you to claim cash back for medical expenses, including prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy, specialist consultations, X-rays, and MRI scans.
- GP Anytime: Enjoy access to GP services anytime with our online 24/7 appointment service, featuring on-demand appointments, unlimited consultations, no capped appointment times, and convenient prescriptions.
- Training and Development: We offer mandatory equipment training, a Management Development Programme, and opportunities to upskill through apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on commuting costs and stay healthy with our cycle to work scheme.
- Care Concierge: Get help navigating the care system with access to a team of dedicated care experts.
- Occupational Health Support and Health Surveillance: Ensure your well-being with our comprehensive occupational health support.
- My Benefits Platform: Enjoy discounts from high street retailers, health & wellness services, entertainment & days out, and home & DIY products.
- Independent Free Mortgage Advice: Receive free, independent advice on mortgages to help you make informed decisions.
Please don’t delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
Please be aware that Dennis Eagle is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
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