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Project Design Engineer

£40,000 to £45,000 + Bonus

Coalville

Project Design Engineer - Mechanical Design EngineerLeicestershire | £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysAre you an experienced Project Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the opportunity to take ownership of new product development projects from concept through to manufacture?This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful engineering and manufacturing business in Leicestershire that continues to invest in new products, engineering capability, and modern manufacturing facilities. As part of a well-established international group with operations across the UK, USA and the Far East, the business offers long-term career stability, varied engineering projects, and genuine opportunities for professional development.Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will manage multiple product development projects, combining mechanical design, project engineering, customer liaison, and prototype development to deliver innovative engineered products.About the CompanyThis engineering and manufacturing organisation has built an excellent reputation for designing and manufacturing high-quality engineered products for customers around the world.As part of an established international group, the business continues to invest in its people, products, and manufacturing capability. Modern engineering offices, advanced manufacturing facilities, and in-house testing equipment allow engineers to work across the complete product development lifecycle, from initial concept through design, testing, validation, and full production.This is an environment where engineers are encouraged to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas, and work collaboratively with colleagues across design, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality.The RoleAs a Project Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering multiple engineering projects from concept through to manufacture, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required technical standards.Working across new product introduction (NPI) programmes, you will design and develop innovative products while also improving existing product ranges. You will have the opportunity to work closely with customers to understand their technical requirements before translating these into practical engineering solutions.This role provides excellent exposure to the full engineering lifecycle, allowing you to see your ideas develop from initial concepts through prototype development, testing, manufacturing, and product launch.Key ResponsibilitiesManage mechanical design and product development projects from concept through to manufacture.Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using Creo.Design new products and develop improvements to existing product ranges.Build and evaluate prototypes to validate product performance.Use in-house testing facilities to prove concepts and support product development activities.Work directly with customers to understand technical requirements and develop effective engineering solutions.Collaborate with manufacturing, production, purchasing, and quality teams to ensure successful product introduction.Support engineering change activities and continuous product improvement.Manage multiple concurrent engineering projects while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery objectives.About YouThis opportunity would suit someone currently working as a:Project Design EngineerMechanical Design EngineerDesign EngineerProduct Design EngineerProduct Development EngineerDevelopment EngineerProject EngineerTo be successful, you will ideally have:Experience within a mechanical design, product development, or project engineering environment.A strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and engineering design.Experience producing 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.Experience using Creo would be advantageous, although engineers with SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, or similar 3D CAD packages are encouraged to apply.Experience managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously.Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.A qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing engineering business where you'll have the chance to work on technically interesting projects from concept through to manufacture.Unlike highly specialised design roles, this position offers genuine variety, allowing you to combine mechanical design, project engineering, customer interaction, prototype development, and product testing within one role.Benefits£40,000 – £45,000 salaryAnnual company bonusCompany pension25 days' holiday plus Bank HolidaysModern engineering and manufacturing facilitiesStable international business with continued investmentLong-term career development opportunitiesBroad project ownership and technical varietyOpportunity to see products progress from concept through to manufactureLocationThis role is based in Leicestershire and is commutable from Leicester, Loughborough, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Hinckley, Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth, Long Eaton, Lutterworth, Nuneaton, and surrounding areas across the East Midlands.ApplyIf you're looking for a Project Design Engineer or Mechanical Design Engineer role where you can take ownership of product development projects and work across the complete engineering lifecycle, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

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Coventry

Contract Vehicle Test Engineer Jobs – Coventry, Warwickshire & West Midlands | 6+ Month Contract | Vehicle Testing, Development, & ValidationContract Vehicle Test Engineer6+ Month Contract (Inside IR35)Commutable from Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, & West MidlandsVehicle Testing | Validation | Automotive Engineering | Specialist VehiclesAre you an experienced Vehicle Test Engineer, Automotive Test Engineer, or Development Engineer looking for an exciting contract opportunity working on advanced vehicle technology?This Contract Vehicle Test Engineer job offers the opportunity to join a specialist engineering business developing and building innovative vehicles within a low-volume, prototype, and development environment. Working on cutting-edge vehicle technology, you will play a key role in vehicle testing, validation, engineering investigations, and customer demonstrations, helping ensure vehicles meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer readiness.Based within commuting distance of Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Leicestershire and the West Midlands, this initial 6+ month contract (assessed as Inside IR35) is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on vehicle testing, technical problem solving, and working on varied engineering projects where no two days are the same.About the Company:This growing engineering business specialises in the design, development, testing, and build of specialist vehicles, delivering innovative engineering solutions for demanding customer applications. Operating within a low-volume development environment, the company combines vehicle engineering expertise with practical testing and validation capability to support the delivery of advanced vehicle technologies.Engineers work across the full vehicle development lifecycle, collaborating closely with design, development, manufacturing, and customer teams to ensure vehicles are thoroughly tested, validated, and ready for operational use.The organisation offers a collaborative engineering culture where technical expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement are highly valued.The Role – Contract Vehicle Test Engineer:As a Contract Vehicle Test Engineer, you will become an integral member of a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for supporting vehicle development programmes through structured testing, validation, and engineering investigation activities.The role combines practical vehicle testing with engineering analysis, diagnostics, customer support, and technical reporting, providing excellent variety and exposure to advanced vehicle technologies.Working closely with design engineers, development engineers, and vehicle build teams, you will help ensure vehicles perform to specification while supporting ongoing product development and customer acceptance activities.This is an excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Test Engineer, Automotive Validation Engineer, Development Test Engineer, or Automotive Engineer seeking a technically varied contract within an innovative engineering environment.Key Responsibilities:As a Contract Vehicle Test Engineer, your responsibilities will include:Conducting vehicle testing in accordance with approved engineering test plansSupporting vehicle validation and regression testing for new vehicle systems and engineering developmentsRecording, analysing, and reporting vehicle test results and technical findingsPreparing vehicles for engineering testing, validation programmes, and customer trialsCarrying out vehicle inspections and basic maintenance throughout test programmesIdentifying, documenting, and helping resolve technical issues identified during testingSupporting customer demonstrations, acceptance trials, and vehicle handoversWorking closely with engineering design, development, and build teams throughout vehicle development programmesThis role offers a diverse mix of practical engineering, technical investigation, customer interaction, and vehicle development work.Your Background – Vehicle Test Engineer / Validation Engineer / Automotive Engineer:We are interested in hearing from candidates with previous experience in roles such as:Vehicle Test EngineerAutomotive Test EngineerVehicle Validation EngineerDevelopment Test EngineerAutomotive EngineerTest & Validation EngineerVehicle Development EngineerPrototype Vehicle EngineerYou will ideally have practical experience within vehicle testing, validation, or automotive engineering environments.Skills & Experience Required:The successful Contract Vehicle Test Engineer is likely to possess experience in several of the following areas:Previous experience within vehicle testing, automotive engineering, or engineering validationGood understanding of vehicle testing methodologies and structured engineering test programmesExperience using vehicle diagnostics, fault-finding equipment, or data logging systemsAbility to analyse, interpret, and document technical test resultsStrong practical engineering and problem-solving skillsAbility to read and interpret:o Engineering drawingso Technical manualso Test procedureso Engineering documentationExperience supporting engineering investigations and validation activitiesExcellent communication and technical report writing skillsExperience supporting customers during testing, demonstrations, or acceptance activitiesExperience with autonomous vehicles, hybrid vehicle technologies, or advanced vehicle systems would be advantageous, although not essential.Candidates from industries including automotive, specialist vehicles, defence, military vehicles, off-highway machinery, motorsport, or vehicle development are encouraged to apply.Qualifications:To be considered for this Vehicle Test Engineer contract, you should ideally possess:Relevant engineering qualification including:o Engineering Apprenticeshipo HNCo HNDo Degree in an engineering disciplineFull UK Driving LicenceEligibility to obtain SC Security ClearancePrevious experience within automotive, defence, military, specialist vehicle, off-highway, or motorsport sectors would be highly advantageousWhy Apply?This contract provides an excellent opportunity to work on innovative vehicle technology within a highly skilled engineering environment.If you enjoy practical engineering, vehicle development, testing, and working closely with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, this role offers exceptional technical variety.What's on Offer?Initial 6+ month contractContract assessed as Inside IR35Opportunity to work on advanced specialist vehicle technologiesHighly varied role combining:o Vehicle testingo Engineering validationo Diagnosticso Customer supporto Technical reportingCollaborative engineering environmentExposure to cutting-edge vehicle development programmesOpportunity to support innovative engineering projects within a growing businessFor engineers searching for Contract Vehicle Test Engineer jobs in Coventry, Automotive Test Engineer contracts, or Vehicle Validation Engineer opportunities in the Midlands, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team.Location:This Contract Vehicle Test Engineer role is based within commuting distance of Coventry, Warwickshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, and the West Midlands, with convenient access from:CoventryWarwickLeamington SpaRugbyNuneatonSolihullBirminghamHinckleyLeicesterDaventryStratford-upon-AvonKenilworthBedworthWest MidlandsWarwickshireThe location offers excellent accessibility for engineers working across the Midlands automotive, defence, and specialist vehicle sectors.Apply for this Contract Vehicle Test Engineer Role:If you are an experienced Vehicle Test Engineer, Automotive Test Engineer, Validation Engineer, or Vehicle Development Engineer looking for a technically challenging contract where you can work on advanced vehicle technologies, we would be delighted to hear from you.Apply today to discuss this exciting Contract Vehicle Test Engineer opportunity based near Coventry, Warwickshire.