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Position: Senior Design Engineer
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Working Arrangement: Site based
Employment Type: Permanent
Senior Design Engineer is required in Waterlooville, Hampshire for our client. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a company working with high end classic / vintage / historic cars.
This role takes ownership of mechanical design from concept through to production, producing robust 3D models and manufacturing drawings, supporting prototyping, and resolving build issues on the shop floor.
Senior Design Engineer Job Overview
- Create 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings (assemblies, tolerances, BOMs)
- Lead concept development, design reviews, and design-for-manufacture improvements with production teams
- Specify materials, bought-out parts, and standard components; manage supplier technical queries
- Support prototype builds, first-off inspections, and fault-finding during assembly and commissioning
- Maintain engineering change control and drawing release using a PDM/PLM process
Senior Design Engineer Job Requirements
- Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent); degree desirable
- Proven mechanical design experience in manufacturing, ideally within auotomotive, classical cars, F1, etc.
- Strong 3D CAD capability (e.g. SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor) and confident producing manufacturing drawings
- Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and material/fastener selection for production builds
- Comfortable collaborating on-site with fabrication/assembly teams and managing design changes through release
Senior Design Engineer Salary & Benefits
- Salary dependent on experience but likely £45,000-£60,000 xgikmsk (Negotiable dependent on the level of candidate)
- Work trips to goodwood, etc
- exposure to high end classic cars
- Other incentives to be discussed
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Senior Design Engineer - Classic Cars in Waterlooville employer: Bennett And Game Recruitment
Join a well-established engineering business in Sheffield that values innovation and collaboration, making it an excellent employer for Mechanical Design Engineers. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, while enjoying a supportive work culture that encourages teamwork and creativity. The company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction ensures that your contributions will be meaningful and impactful.
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