Mechanical Design Engineer

Northamptonshire

Sector: Motorsport / Applied Engineering / Formula 1

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading-edge engineering team involved in the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems for high-performance vehicles. This role is suited to a Design Engineer with a broad mechanical background and a passion for motorsport innovation, with exposure across systems such as suspension, steering, braking, hydraulics, and electronics integration.

Working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll play a key role in supporting cutting-edge vehicle performance across motorsport and advanced engineering programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the design and development of mechanical systems across various categories including suspension, steering, brakes, hydraulics, and electronic packaging. Generate robust and innovative mechanical designs from concept through to production, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Collaborate closely with cross-functional departments (e.g. aerodynamics, powertrain, electronics, testing) to ensure effective system integration and optimum vehicle performance. Participate in design reviews and problem-solving activities to drive continuous improvement across systems.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a design engineering role, ideally within motorsport, automotive, or other high-performance mechanical systems industry. Hands-on design experience in at least one or more of the following systems: Suspension (pushrod, wishbone, dampers), Steering systems, Brake systems (calipers, master cylinders, cooling), Hydraulic systems (valves, lines, actuators), Packaging of control electronics, sensors, and wiring Strong CAD proficiency in Siemens NX or CATIA V5/3DX,