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DESIGN ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Raid and a variety of global customer racing activities. We have an exciting opportunity to recruit for an experienced and motivated Design Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Design team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

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This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the design, development and continuous improvement of high-performance mechanical systems and components used across our world-class motorsport programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will be responsible for delivering innovative engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture and assembly.

 

The role responsibilities include:

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  • Mechanical Design: Design and develop mechanical components, systems and assemblies using 3D CAD software, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability and manufacturing requirements.

  • CAD & Technical Documentation: Produce and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs and supporting technical documentation to company standards.

  • Concept Development: Generate innovative engineering concepts, evaluate design options and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.  

  • Engineering Analysis: Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups and design reviews to validate component performance and functionality.

  • Design Validation: Support prototype manufacture, testing and development programmes, implementing design improvements based on test and operational feedback.  

  • Engineering Change Control: Manage engineering changes throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation and effective configuration control.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing, workshop, purchasing, quality and event teams to ensure successful project delivery within demanding timescales.

  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve component performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost efficiency across existing and future projects.

 

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WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

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Essential Criteria & Skills:

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  • Engineering Qualification: BEng or MEng degree qualification in Motorsport Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Mechanical Design Experience: Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies within a high-performance engineering environment.

  • CAD & Design Skills: Strong proficiency using 3D CAD software to create complex models and detailed engineering drawings.

  • Manufacturing Knowledge: Good understanding of machining, fabrication, assembly processes, materials and manufacturing methods.

  • Engineering Principles: Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals including GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturing.

  • Attention to Detail: High levels of accuracy and attention to detail when producing engineering documentation.

  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

  • Problem Solving: A logical and analytical approach to troubleshooting and resolving engineering challenges.

  • Time Management: Ability to manage workloads effectively and deliver tasks to agreed deadlines.

  • IT Literacy: Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.

 

Preferred Experience:

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  • Experience using CAD software preferably CATIA V5.

  • Previous experience within motorsport, automotive or another high-performance engineering environment.

  • Knowledge of composite materials, lightweight structures or vehicle systems would be advantageous.

 

 

WHY US

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Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

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The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our engineering team; and the key to our continuing success starts with you having influence throughout the core procedures of all our vehicles – from concepts and original designs, to running test programmes and defining the means to enhance maximum performance.

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We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

 

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WHAT WE OFFER

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Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

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We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

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Closing Date: Monday 31st August

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Job Reference: RDES260727

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