Mechanical Design Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £35,000 to £45,000
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join the motorsport industry?
We are working with one of our clients who built the business predominantly around the Automotive and Motorsport industry. You will be be working within the hardware team to create enclosures and components within new products. You will be looking looking over the design project from brief to commisioning prototypes prior to production.
Requirements:
· Working closely with product owners and stakeholders to ensure the design is fit for purpose
· Working with production team to check the design is able to withstand volume production
· Working with suppliers to check the delivery and agreed quality
· Maintain product drawings whilst keeping all documentation up to date
Requirements
Specification:
· Hold a degree within Engineering
· Previous experience within production design
· Great communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Design Engineer roles across Recruit 81's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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