Project Design Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Location: Office-Based - Warwickshire

Type: Permanent, Full time

UK-based applications only, no sponsorship available

A growing high-performance engineering business is seeking a Project Design Engineer to support and deliver complex automotive and motorsport programmes. The role reports into the Head of Engineering and combines hands-on engineering with project ownership, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across both technical and delivery responsibilities.

• 60/40 split of hands-on Mechanical Design and Project Management

• Support in the planning and execution of engineering projects.

• Take technical ownership of component development from concept through to production.

• Mentor junior members of the engineering team and act as a point of technical guidance.

• Manage multiple running projects, ensuring timelines, quality standards and deliverables are met.

• Work cross-functionally with design, build and testing teams to achieve programme targets.

• Produce technical documentation, specifications, RFQs and validation requirements as needed.

• Circa 5+ years experience in mechanical or automotive engineering.

• Strong track record within at least one of the following areas:

  • Suspension systems

  • Gearbox internals / drivetrain

  • Hydraulic systems

  • Clutch systems

• Able to balance both engineering tasks and project coordination (roughly 60/40 split).

• Proficient with 3D CAD Creo is preferred, but other platforms welcome.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced engineering environment, switching between multiple projects.

• Confident communicator who can represent engineering decisions clearly and professionally.

• Passionate about engineering and high-performance vehicles ideally with a personal interest in motorsport or automotive projects.

• Proactive, organised and able to work well under pressure.

• Enjoys working within a small, collaborative engineering team.