Lead Project Design Engineer
Permanent - Full-Time
Salary – Circa £40,000 DOE
Location – Office based in Wiltshire
Join a specialist engineering company providing bespoke vehicle design, coachbuilding, and high-quality fabrication. Combining precision engineering with advanced electrical integration and professional paintwork, they design and manufacture custom, premium transport solutions for the broadcast, command and control, and motorsport sectors.
We are looking for an experienced Lead Project Design Engineer who will take full ownership of custom vehicle design projects, leading shop-floor teams and collaborating directly with clients. If you are a SolidWorks expert who thrives on translating complex briefs into high-performance, real-world transport solutions, this role is for you.
Responsibilities, but are not limited to
- Utilising SolidWorks to create highly accurate 3D models, assemblies, and detailed technical drawings for bespoke coach-built vehicle projects
- Translating smaller, intricate assemblies into large, complex final vehicle assemblies
- Breaking down complex individual drawings (often numbering in the hundreds) into clear, production-ready engineering packs for the workshop
- Taking full lifecycle ownership of design projects from concept to completion, managing independent workloads, guiding shop floor teams, and ensuring client specifications are met under strict deadlines
- Working directly with clients to map out needs, provide tailored design solutions, and refine vehicle specifications. Liaising fluidly with internal teams, clients, and suppliers
- Working tightly alongside engineers, fabricators, and fellow designers to ensure seamless, high-quality project execution
- Identifying and resolving intricate design challenges, ensuring absolute compliance with manufacturing processes and strict industry standards
Experiences required
- Complete proficiency and deep technical knowledge of SolidWorks is essential for this role (this is a primary focus for the team)
- Minimum of 5 years of solid design/engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- A strong background working with metals, featuring a heavy bias toward Aluminium and Steel. (Experience with timber is a plus, but not essential)
- Proven experience working with weldments and structural metal frameworks
- Prior industry experience in automotive, coachbuilding, or related manufacturing sectors is highly desirable (though similar industry experience is also welcomed)
Package
39 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 30 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | Pension | Health & wellbeing programme
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
