Location: Newmarket
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE
About the Role
KO2's client is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Newmarket, working on novel automotive robotic systems at the forefront of the safety sector. You'll work closely with one of the most experienced mechanical engineers in the field, offering genuine mentorship and rapid professional development.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll lead the mechanical design function from concept through to manufacture, creating detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings in SolidWorks, and running structural and finite element analysis (FEA) to validate designs against real-world stresses and environmental conditions.
This is substantial mechanical engineering - steel construction, fabrication, welding and bolted assemblies - rather than lightweight polymer work. You'll select materials, evaluate manufacturing methods, and ensure everything you design is genuinely manufacturable on the shop floor.
You'll also drive rework and redesign of the existing platform, targeting significant efficiency gains and cost reductions through smarter engineering, while managing change control, service bulletins, technical manuals and compliance with NATO standards.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, from concept through to manufacture
Strong SolidWorks skills, with the ability to produce assemblies, components and manufacturing drawings that work on the shop floor
Confidence applying engineering calculations, tolerancing and FEA to validate designs
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes - fabrication, machining, welding and finishing
Sound material selection knowledge and a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to problem-solving
Strong communication skills, and the ability to work with autonomy and professional credibilityWhy Join
This is a rare opportunity to work on genuinely innovative, internationally deployed engineering, solving substantial technical challenges alongside experienced, supportive colleagues.
Apply Today
If you have the technical capability and the right attitude for this environment, we'd like to hear from you. Send your CV to KO2 for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year