Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (NPI)

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North East, England, United Kingdom
Full-time
Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

A contract position Outside IR35


Hybrid working - 3 days p/w on site typically


A Senior Mechanical Design Engineer specialising in New Product Introduction (NPI) on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in mechanical design engineering to shape the next generation of advanced automotive components.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Clean-sheet mechanical design and development of rotating electrical machines, transmissions and drivetrains. Design work may also include pumps, fans, power electronics and batteries as required.

  • Exploration, design development, prototyping and testing of concepts.

  • Mechanical analysis of conceptual designs (including CAE), demonstrating a strong understanding of likely component failure modes and material strengths.

  • Build and test of prototype hardware and test rigs as necessary.

  • Build and strengthen the company's position within k...