Mechanical Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 6, 2026. Dennis Eagle scores B on the Alion truth index.
Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Warwick, CV34 6TE (with the option to work from home up to 2 days a week, once you've settled into the role)
Hours: 37 hours per week | between 08:00 and 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00-13:00 Friday
Salary: between £35,000 and £42,000 pa DOE
We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on engineer to join our Chassis Team, helping to design and develop the next generation of market-leading products. This opportunity is suited to engineers who have already gained experience within an engineering environment and are looking to build on that foundation by taking on greater responsibility and making a real impact within a collaborative engineering team.
What you’ll do:
- Contribute to the design and development of systems and components, supporting projects from concept through to production
- Produce and develop engineering drawings, 3D models, and supporting documentation to a high standard
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective design solutions
- Support product launches and provide engineering input to resolve production and in-service issues
- Investigate technical issues, carry out root cause analysis, and implement practical, robust solutions
- Apply engineering best practice, ensuring quality, compliance, and attention to detail throughout the design process
What we’re looking for:
- HNC/HND/Apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
- Proven experience working in an engineering role, applying engineering principles to real-world design, development, manufacturing, or product support activities
- Relevant industry experience, ideally in automotive or related sectors
- Good understanding of core engineering principles (e.g. materials, stress, fatigue, and design fundamentals)
- Experience using CAD software (Solid Edge desirable but not essential) and producing engineering drawings
- Awareness of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture/assembly principles
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and see them through
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
If you’re looking to develop your career and play a key role in shaping the future of vehicle design, we’d love to hear from you!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.
We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.
At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)
- Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
- Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
- Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
- Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
- Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
- Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
- My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
- Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.
Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.
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