Design Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Basildon
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£53 / hour
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Catia V5 Automotive Design CAD Design Team Center Aesthetic Design Cross-functional Collaboration Problem-solving Feasibility Analysis

FULL DESCRIPTION

Design Engineer

Location: Basildon | Rate: £53.54 per hour (Inside IR35) | Type: Contract | Work Model: Hybrid

Sector: Automotive | Function: Creative Design, Styling & Studio | Contact: Ellie Ebbage - [contact hidden] | Phone: [contact hidden] | Job Ref: 71461

Job Details

Reference: 56484. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking company as a Design Engineer, where your expertise will shape the future of automotive design. You’ll work on exciting and highly complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

What You Will Do

  • Coordinate and support Studio Engineering Feasibility and Design Processes to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Lead the CAD design and development of highly complex components, including single parts and assemblies with interdependent functionalities.
  • Collaborate with Design and non-Design departments to ensure technical communication and alignment.
  • Check incoming data from suppliers for compliance and ensure feasibility of CAD designs, including strength, rigidity, and dimensioning.
  • Support documentation, archiving, and the release of CAD data in Team Center, adhering to global processes.
  • Embrace cross-project development teams and contribute to continuous process improvement.

What You Will Bring

  • Extensive experience in automotive exterior or interior Studio Design Engineering.
  • Proficiency in Catia V5, with a strong understanding of aesthetic design.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or a related field.
  • Organisational skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively across teams.
  • A curious and innovative approach to problem-solving, with a passion for delivering high-quality results.

Location & Contract

This contract will run for 9 months initially, based at Dunton, offering a dynamic and inspiring environment. Minimum 4 days per week on site.

Application Instructions

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included. Apply via the 'Apply Now' button.

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