Mechanical Design Engineer

Vehicle Mechanical Design Engineer
Warwick - Hybrid | £40,000 - £55,000 DOE

VIQU is working with a well-established engineering organisation within the specialist vehicle sector to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in cab interior systems and occupant-focused design. This role will focus on the design and development of vehicle cab interior components, working from concept through to production, ensuring regulatory compliance and manufacturability throughout.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop cab interior systems and components including dash and trim panels, door systems, floor systems and mats, seating and anchorage systems
Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies, detailed drawings and BOMs
Select appropriate materials based on performance, durability and regulatory requirements
Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure DFM/DFA principles are applied
Support tooling reviews including A/B surface considerations
Ensure compliance with relevant vehicle and occupant safety regulations
Support validation, testing and product introduction activities
Contribute to engineering change management processes

Key Requirements:
HNC/HND or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (essential)
Previous experience designing vehicle cab interiors or similar engineered interior systems
Strong material knowledge including plastics (ABS, PP, GRP), rubber, foam, fabrics and sheet metal fabrication
Experience with manufacturing processes such as injection moulding, vacuum forming, compression moulding and 3D printing
Understanding of tooling requirements and surface finish considerations
Knowledge of ECE R29 (Cab Strength) and ECE R14, R16, R17 (Occupant Protection & Seating Safety)
Strong 3D CAD experience (Solid Edge preferred, or SolidWorks/Creo equivalent)
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability

To apply: Phoebe Rees - (see below)
Know someone suitable? You could earn up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (T&Cs apply).