7 engineering jobs found in Swadlincote

Our client, a leading name in the automotive industry, is currently seeking a Principal Design Engineer specialising in Vehicle and Suspension Engineering for a contract position based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. This role offers a hybrid working model. Key Responsibilities: Conceptual and definitive 3D mechanical design of systems, system assemblies, and complex components such as subframes, suspension knuckles, control arms, tie rods, and pitman arms Undertaking detailed mechanical design work including basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D detailing, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks Collaborating closely with FEA and Simulation teams to ensure product validation requirements are met Working cooperatively with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure compliance with DFMA requirements Managing the Bill of Materials and creating technical reports and documentation as required for engineering projects Liaising with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure...

A Contract position Outside IR35 Hybrid working Essential: Proven Lead Systems Engineering experience on Defence Vehicle Platforms Our client, a leading player in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Lead on a contract basis, to join their team. This role focuses on vehicle-level design and integration of defence platforms, emphasising chassis, steering, suspension, and overall mobility performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the system-level architecture and integration Define and integrate key vehicle subsystems, ensuring effective integration of the powertrain into the vehicle platform Drive requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level performance and mission needs Deliver against critical performance measures such as mobility, ride dynamics, stability, durability, and reliability Balance system trade-offs, optimising mobility, protection, payload, and power Coordinate cross-functional teams to...

Vehicle & Plant Mechanic Location:Nuneaton Contract: Contract with possibility to go permanent Rate: £21.39 per hour (Umbrella) Overview Experienced Vehicle & Plant Mechanic required to support a busy local authority workshop. Role focuses on maintenance and repair of light vehicles (primarily Ford Transit and Isuzu D-Max), with some exposure to refuse vehicles, road sweepers and plant equipment. Suitable for a highly experienced technician able to work independently, or a semi-retired mechanic seeking flexible workshop-based work. Key Duties Service, repair and maintain light vehicles, plant and equipment Carry out preventative maintenance inspections MOT testing (Class 4 & 7) or working towards qualification Diagnostics, fault finding and breakdown support Welding, fabrication and tyre repairs (desirable) Support air conditioning servicing (desirable) Maintain accurate workshop records and compliance documentation Requirements Strong background in vehicle...

Contract Details Job Title: Hardware Engineer Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid (2 days per week), West Midlands Outside IR35 £50-£60 per hour Key Responsibilities Design, develop and validate automotive electronic hardware from concept through to production, ensuring compliance with customer, quality and functional safety requirements. Produce schematics, perform PCB layout, component selection and circuit simulation for analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronic systems, including ECUs and control modules. Perform hardware verification, debugging and root cause analysis using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, CAN tools and power analysers, supporting prototype development and design validation. Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing and test teams for hardware solutions, supporting design reviews, DFMEA activities and product lifecycle development. Essential Skills Extensive experience designing electronic...

Auto Electricians & BEV SAP Technicians Location: West Midlands Contract: Long-Term Contract Shifts: 12-Hour Shifts | 7 Days Per Week Available Pay Rate: £18.00 - £23.00 per hour (plus enhanced weekend overtime rates) IR35 Status: Strictly Outside IR35 The Opportunity KAP Technical is partnering with a leading provider of managed services to some of the world's most prestigious automotive OEMs. Due to continued growth and major vehicle programme launches, we are seeking skilled Auto Electricians and BEV Senior Authorised Personnel (SAP) Technicians to join expanding specialist teams across the UK. This role focuses on vehicle rectification, diagnostics, fault finding, and electrical repairs on advanced vehicle platforms. What We're Looking For We are recruiting across two specialist pathways depending on your current qualifications and experience. 1. BEV / SAP Vehicle Electricians Rate: Up to £23.00 per hour Requirements: * IMI EV Level 3 or Level 4 qualification....

Contract position Outside IR35 Hybrid working Proven Steering Systems development experience in Automotive, ideally Defence Vehicles. Our Client, a leading player in the automotive sector, is seeking a Systems Engineer - Steering Systems on a contract basis to contribute to the development, integration, and validation of steering systems across a variety of vehicle engineering projects. These projects include both defence and commercial platforms with powertrains ranging from conventional to electrified systems. Key Responsibilities: Technical Contribution Support the design, development, and integration of steering systems (mechanical and electric power steering). Develop system requirements, specifications, and performance targets. Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, regulations, and customer requirements. Maintain technical integrity and system performance throughout the lifecycle. Project Execution Deliver steering system engineering activities from...

A contract position Outside IR35 Hybrid working in Warwickshire Senior Design Engineer (Driveline and Transmissions) for a contract position. Proven Mechanical Design experience on Automotive Transmission and Driveline Components is essential. Key Responsibilities: Designing mechanical components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases. Conducting detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks. Agreeing design approaches with the project Chief or Lead Designer. Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase, assembly drawings, and bills of materials. Ensuring design meets system and component specifications, along with fit and function within other systems. Collaborating with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture and assembly. Reporting progress on assigned tasks to the project management teams, chief designer, or engineering...