Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Tuthill, Oxfordshire, UK
About Us: Tuthill is a family-owned business with over 50 years of success in the motorsport and automotive industry. Based in Oxfordshire, we are globally recognised for our high-performance vehicles and historic Porsche builds. Our team takes pride in restoring and building bespoke road, race, and rally cars, with all aspects of the process completed in-house. With a rich legacy of innovation, integrity, and competitive success, we are committed to delivering excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our employees.
About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and responsible Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As part of the Engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Engineering to ensure all projects in the operating plan are delivered on time, on budget and to specification. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be working in our state-of-the-art facility alongside a friendly, supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
· Lead the design of mechanical systems and components within projects.
· Take ownership of complex engineering problems and provide robust technical solutions.
· Review and approve engineering work produced by more junior engineers.
Design
· Produce and oversee high-quality CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
· Ensure appropriate application of GD&T and engineering standards.
· Lead concept generation, design optimisation, and problem-solving activities.
Engineering Analysis
· Carry out and review hand calculations, simulations, and engineering analysis activities.
· Use tools such as ANSYS, HyperWorks, or Siemens Simcenter where appropriate.
· Define appropriate validation and testing activities.
· Critically review sub-contracted analysis work
Engineering Documentation
· Lead the creation of engineering specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
· Ensure engineering outputs are accurate, traceable, and released correctly.
Supplier & External Liaison
· Lead technical interaction with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and external partners.
· Support supplier selection, design reviews, and issue resolution.
· Ensure effective communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Team Support & Coordination
· Support and mentor junior engineers.
· Coordinate technical activities within small teams or externally via work packages.
· Support management of contract engineers where required.
Project Delivery
· Support programme timing, planning, and technical risk management.
· Ensure engineering deliverables meet required standards and deadlines.
· Contribute to process improvement and engineering best practice development.
What We're Looking For:
· Engineering degree or equivalent qualification/experience
· Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration (desirable)
· Typically 5+ years’ relevant experience
· Extensive competency in Siemens NX or CATIA
· Good understanding of ANSYS, HyperWorks, or Siemens Simcenter
· Strong experience with engineering drawings, GD&T, hand calculations, engineering specifications and supplier liaison
· Experience supporting or guiding junior engineers
· Strong understanding and practical application of engineering fundamentals
· Ability to make sound technical decisions with appropriate validation
· Ability to lead small teams or technical workstreams
· Ability to prioritise effectively across multiple activities
Key Competencies:
· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
· High attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality
· Proactive and accountable approach to work
· Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
· Strong team ethic with a collaborative mindset
· Committed to supporting team success and continuous improvement
· Delivery-focused with a strong sense of ownership
What We Offer:
· The chance to work in a highly respected, family-owned business
· A modern, well-equipped workplace in Oxfordshire
· A collaborative and welcoming team environment
· The opportunity to contribute to world-class road, rally and race car projects
· A competitive salary
· Guaranteed time off over Christmas
· An on-site gym
· Free parking
· After work team activities
· Staff events
· Fish and Chip Fridays
· Looking After Me, wellbeing support.
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to grow your career with a company that cares about its people, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
