Special Vehicles Engineer - Prototyping & System Integration

Utaceram; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an engineering professional to join the Special Vehicles Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing mechanical solutions for prototype vehicles and overseeing builds, while ensuring all work meets legislative standards. This role requires strong engineering skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage relationships with clients and suppliers. A degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is required, and the company offers various employee benefits including travel flexibility and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Life Cover

Access to discounts via Perkz

Contributory pension schemes

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance support services

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is essential.
• Experience in automotive engineering to vehicle manufacturer quality standards.
• Experience in automotive/equipment test and development is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering of mechanical solutions for prototype vehicles.
• Oversee prototype builds and development solutions.
• Assist with testing and validation of modified vehicles.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle systems and legislative requirements

CAE experience, preferably on SolidWorks

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an engineering professional to join the Special Vehicles Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing mechanical solutions for prototype vehicles and overseeing builds, while ensuring all work meets legislative standards. This role requires strong engineering skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage relationships with clients and suppliers. A degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is required, and the company offers various employee benefits including travel flexibility and a contributory pension scheme.