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 £35,000 and £45,000 pa DOE
We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on engineer to join our Chassis Team, helping to design and develop the next generation of market-leading products. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid academic foundation and some industry experience who is ready to build on their skills, take on greater responsibility, and make a real impact within a collaborative engineering environment.
What you’ll do:
- Contribute to the design and development of systems and components, supporting projects from concept through to production
- Produce and develop engineering drawings, 3D models, and supporting documentation to a high standard
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective design solutions
- Support product launches and provide engineering input to resolve production and in-service issues
- Investigate technical issues, carry out root cause analysis, and implement practical, robust solutions
- Apply engineering best practice, ensuring quality, compliance, and attention to detail throughout the design process
What we’re looking for:
- HNC/HND/Apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant industry experience, ideally in automotive or related sectors.
- Good understanding of core engineering principles (e.g. materials, stress, fatigue, and design fundamentals)
- Experience using CAD software (Solid Edge desirable but not essential) and producing engineering drawings
- Awareness of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture/assembly principles
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and see them through
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
If you’re looking to develop your career and play a key role in shaping the future of vehicle design, 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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