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title: Mechanical Design Engineer
description: Prodrive is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Engineering Vehicle Design group. The successful candidate will provide mechanical design expertise across various high-performance motorsport programmes. Key Responsibilities: Design structural components across chassis, suspension, steering, and braking systems. Collaborate with Structural Analysts to develop and optimise mechanical systems. Produce concept designs and detailed engineering solutions meeting performance, weight, and cost targets. Deliver CAD assemblies and detailed designs within agreed timelines and budgets. Release parts and assembly structures onto Bills of Materials. Ensure accuracy and maintenance of Bills of Materials throughout the project lifecycle. Consider the commercial impact of design decisions on component manufacture and future Bill of Materials costs. Support design reviews and continuous improvement activities. Liaise with external suppliers and internal departments to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet programme requirements. Requirements: Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience in a high-performance motorsport design environment. Proven expertise designing chassis, suspension, steering, and braking components and assemblies. Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes. Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Excellent CAD skills, with Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience an advantage. What We Offer: Attractive salary growing with ongoing development and impact 25 days holiday with opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days Training opportunities for continuing professional development Onsite subsidised staff restaurant Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes Cyclescheme Exercise classes Paid time off for volunteering Consultations with Fit 4 Life expert Social events throughout the year Exclusive company discounts Life assurance
date posted: 2026-07-31T14:13:07.701Z
valid through: 2026-09-29T14:13:07.701Z
direct apply: false
occupational category: Engineering
industry: Motorsport
skills: Mechanical Engineering
skills: Automotive Engineering
skills: CAD design
skills: Materials science
skills: Manufacturing processes
skills: Siemens NX
skills: Teamcenter
hiring organization: Prodrive
  type: Organization
  founding date: 1984
job location: Place
  address: PostalAddress
    address locality: Banbury
    address region: Oxfordshire
    address country: GB
employment type: OTHER