Senior Design Engineer – Vehicle Body / Transport Design (47527) Elland, England
Salary: GBP55000 - GBP60000 per annum
Job Profile for Senior Vehicle Body Design Engineer 47527
Senior Design Engineer – Vehicle Body / Transport Design
Position:Senior Design Engineer – Vehicle Body / Transport Design
Location:Elland, West Yorkshire / Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary:Up to £60,000 + 20% bonus
Working Arrangement:Site based, with travel between sites
Employment Type:Permanent
A Senior Design Engineer is required for our client, a leading UK vehicle body manufacturer with over 900 employees across 12 sites nationwide.
This is a newly created senior-level opportunity, providing technical leadership to a junior Design Engineer while taking responsibility for design activities across theElland and Stoke-on-Trent manufacturing sites.
The role will initially be based predominantly inElland for approximately six months, before becoming more evenly split between Elland and Stoke-on-Trent. Occasional travel toMilton Keynes and Bradfordwill also be required.
The business specialises incommercial vehicle bodies and transport-related products, with the Design team usingSolidWorksto produce designs and manufacturing drawings, including work aroundVolvo chassis drawings.
- Lead vehicle body and transport-related design projects fromconcept through to manufacture
- Produce detailed3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
- Interpret chassis and vehicle manufacturer drawings and understandpackaging and vehicle integration
- Design vehicle bodies, structures, panels, brackets, assemblies and fabricated components
- ManageBOMs, drawing revisions and engineering documentation
- Work closely withmanufacturing, production and workshop teamsto resolve design and build issues
- Liaise withfabricators, bodybuilders, vehicle manufacturers and suppliers
- Supportprototype builds, first-off builds and engineering changes
- Ensure designs meet relevantlegislation, safety and industry requirements
- Provide technical guidance to a junior Design Engineer
- Supportcost reduction, standardisation and continuous improvement
- Proven experience as aDesign Engineer / Senior Design Engineerwithin vehicle body, transport, automotive, capital equipment or a similar manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of2D manufacturing drawings and drawing standards
- Experience designingfabricated, welded and sheet metal components
- Strong understanding ofmanufacturing processes and design for manufacture
- Understanding offabrication, hydraulics, electrical systems and vehicle integration
- Experience taking engineering projects fromconcept through to completion
- Practical experience working withproduction and workshop teams
- Knowledge ofvehicle weights, type approval and compliancewould be advantageous
- Experience withcommercial vehicles, specialist vehicles, municipal vehicles or highway maintenance equipmentwould be highly desirable
- ERP experience, particularly with engineering data and BOM management, would be advantageousHNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a related discipline would be advantageous
What We're Looking For
We're looking for apractical and commercially aware Senior Design Engineerwho can do more than simply produce CAD designs. You'll work closely with manufacturing teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop practical, manufacturable solutions and take ownership of projects through to completion.
The successful candidate will be confident supporting junior engineers, managing multiple projects and working across different manufacturing sites.
Senior Design Engineer Salary & Benefits
- Salary:Up to £60,000
- Bonus:Up to 20%
- Company vehicle:Company vehicle provided, including electric BMW models such as the iX3
- Fuel/electric charging:Costs covered, including home EV charging installation where applicable
- Holiday:28 days including bank holidays, plus Christmas shutdown
- Working hours:40 hours per week
- Flexible start/finish:Start between 6am and 9am, provided 40 hours are completed
- Location:Elland initially, then split between Elland and Stoke-on-Trent
- Travel:Regular travel between sites, with occasional visits to Milton Keynes and Bradford
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