25 automotive jobs found in Reading

Our engineering design team is experiencing substantial growth and we are opening new design hubs through the UK and are now recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineers of all levels, to join our team. Working as a valued part of our professional multi-discipline design team, Mechanical Design Engineers are responsible for providing the detailed design of energy and water projects in the UK and overseas. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager, duties include: Working as part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible for the production design deliverables for water, wastewater and bio solids treatment plants Responsible for assisting in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment; hydraulic calculations and production of detailed design construction drawings Project managing third party designs and...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing...

Job title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Water Sector Location: Reading Hours: 36 hours per week (Hybrid working available) Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + £5,8000 car allowance An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to take a leading role within a forward-thinking organisation supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This position offers the chance to influence engineering strategy, guide standards, and provide expert leadership across technically challenging projects, while contributing to sustainable asset delivery and innovation in the sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will act as a senior technical authority for mechanical engineering, responsible for shaping project requirements, driving engineering quality, and delivering robust solutions. Key responsibilities include: Defining clear and accurate technical requirements to support effective project delivery Enhancing...

Mechanical Design Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery £40,000 - £48,000 + Flexitime + Overtime (At 1.5x Pay)+ Training + Benefits Monday - Friday, 37.5 Hours Aldershot - Commutable From: Farnborough, Farnham, Guildford & Woking Do you have mechanical design experience within a machinery, engineering or manufacturing environment? Are you looking for an exciting new role within a leading bespoke machinery manufacturer who are offering overtime to increase your earnings, first class training and excellent development opportunities? Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a design engineer to join the team, working out of their state of the art facility near Aldershot. The successful applicant will get the chance to work on extremely exciting projects for customers worldwide wide, liaising with the design, projects and manufacturing teams. You will be designing bespoke, special purpose machinery for customers across the globe, servicing a range of industries...

Job description At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you. Purpose of the Role: As a member of the Aero Design team, you will design race car aerodynamic surfaces, wind tunnel model parts, and assemblies. Taking on increased responsibility for project leadership and technical expertise, your role involves contributing to the design process and ensuring the successful execution of development projects. Integral member of the Aero Design team, contributing to the design of aero surfaces and wind tunnel model components This role will be working closely with the wider Aero team- including aerodynamicists, CFD, model makers, production team, Wind Tunnel technician, R&D team, and...

Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and optimization of electric machines (motors and generators), considering electromagnetic, mechanical, and thermal aspects. Perform detailed analysis using simulation tools such as ANSYS MotorCAD, ANSYS Maxwell, and some understanding of FEA-based mechanical/CFD tools. Generate analytical models and calculations to verify sizing, performance, losses, efficiency, and NVH characteristics. Support proposal writing as part of technical work package management from concept to production, ensuring compliance with functional, safety, and regulatory requirements. Interpret customer specifications and translate them into robust machine topologies and design concepts. Lead or contribute significantly to DFMEA activities and ensure design robustness and risk mitigation. Support manufacturing teams on the shop floor to support winding, lamination inspection, assembly processes, and prototype builds as needed. Support validation and qualification...

Job description ORONA’s activities are focused on the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and modernisation of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in 100 countries , we have 330,000 lifts worldwide using our technology. With 2 manufacturing plants Orona is Number 1 in Europe in terms of complete lift production capacity. Summary Responsible for all design aspects of the lift installation including drawing production, customer liaison, installation teams liaison, design standards and personally delivers final Builders Working drawings. Provides responsive internal and on site design support and training. Produces Builders Works, Engineering, Lift finishes drawings and sketches in accordance with company standards, best practise, legislation, H&S guidelines and the Lifts Regulations. Understands, interprets and integrates Architectural and technical building drawings and information, and incorporates within a co-ordinated...

Description Are you interested in working on products at the very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award®-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems?   Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Vicon products are used in major feature films, games, and commercials, and are a crucial measurement tool for biomechanics, robotics, and cutting-edge science.  Vicon is a subsidiary of Oxford Metrics Plc.    We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to join our development team in Oxford.  Reporting to the Hardware Lead Engineer, you will form part of the team creating industry leading hardware products. Key Responsibilities • Electronic Design of a range of hardware products including high-speed motion capture and video cameras, calibration devices and...

Our engineering design team is experiencing substantial growth and we are opening new design hubs through the UK and are now recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineers of all levels, to join our team. Working as a valued part of our professional multi-discipline design team, Mechanical Design Engineers are responsible for providing the detailed design of energy and water projects in the UK and overseas. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager, duties include: Working as part of a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible for the production design deliverables for water, wastewater and bio solids treatment plants Responsible for assisting in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing Production of procurement specifications for mechanical equipment; hydraulic calculations and production of detailed design construction drawings Project managing third party designs and...

Overview Lutron–Orluna is seeking a highly motivated Design Engineer to join our team at our Dunstable office. In this role, you will support the Engineering team with the design, development, and enhancement of Orluna’s current and future products. The position expands our engineering capacity, enabling faster project delivery while maintaining high quality standards. It also offers opportunities for technical growth, knowledge sharing, and career development within a design‑focused, growing engineering team. Responsibilities Technical & Engineering Support Contribute to the detailed design, development, and validation of LED lighting products in collaboration with the engineering team.Create and update 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and supporting engineering documentation.Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across both existing and new product ranges.Support testing, prototyping, and performance validation activities.Ensure all...

£45-55k / Hybrid - London IONATE is a deep tech scale-up building the hardware and software backbone for smart grids. Our mission is to transform power systems - from grids and microgrids to renewables and data centers - unlocking the massive potential in this under-innovated sector that touches every aspect of our modern lives. Our team is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who will be responsible for developing next-generation mechanical systems from concept to series production. Requiring previous hands-on experience in mechanical design, test and manufacturing, this position will involve working across our hardware team, focusing on converter design and thermal cooling systems with a high degree of electro-mechanical integration. You will need an innovative approach to engineering with well-grounded reasoning and drive for continuous improvement. Importantly you will contribute to live ongoing projects and work with the team to continue developing our HIT...

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary The Engineering department of GKN Aerospace's EWIS solutions (Fokker Elmo) is looking for an ambitious Engineer who wants to apply his/her theoretical background, experience, interests and ambitions to the development of future Electrical (Wiring) Interconnection Systems...

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary The Engineering department of GKN Aerospace's EWIS solutions (Fokker Elmo) is looking for an ambitious Engineer who wants to apply his/her theoretical background, experience, interests and ambitions to the development of future Electrical (Wiring) Interconnection...

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary The Engineering department of GKN Aerospace's EWIS solutions (Fokker Elmo) is looking for an ambitious Engineer who wants to apply his/her theoretical background, experience, interests and ambitions to the development of future Electrical (Wiring) Interconnection Systems...

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary The Engineering department of GKN Aerospace's EWIS solutions (Fokker Elmo) is looking for an ambitious Engineer who wants to apply his/her theoretical background, experience, interests and ambitions to the development of future Electrical (Wiring) Interconnection...

Mechanical Design Engineer                                                                     Permanent Full-Time Location – Office based in Hertfordshire Join a leading employee-owned specialist with over three decades of expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality, cutting-edge environmental and temperature testing equipment. They provide a range of engineering solutions, from off-the-shelf units to complex, bespoke "start-from-scratch" projects, serving the aerospace, defence, and medical industries. They have formed strong partnerships with prestigious companies such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer proficient in SolidWorks, specifically within Sheet Metal and Weldment environments. As the company brings its mechanical design in-house to eliminate production bottlenecks, they need a designer with a strong shop-floor background. You will bridge the gap between bespoke concepts and practical...

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our ; we affectionately refer to it as...

At Red Bull Advanced Technologies, we take the relentless pursuit of performance from the racetrack and apply it to the world’s most challenging engineering problems. From cutting-edge aerodynamics to high-performance vehicle design, our expertise in Formula 1 innovation drives breakthroughs across industries. Whether it's revolutionizing mobility, advancing sustainability, or redefining speed, we bring world-class engineering to the forefront of technological excellence. We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the specification, design, and integration of complex electrical systems across high-performance automotive and motorsport platforms. You'll own system-level design, drive technical delivery, and mentor junior team members - all while ensuring engineering excellence under tight timelines. Key Responsibilities Lead design and release of electrical systems and sub-systems (e.g., wiring harnesses, sensors, control units, power distribution,...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our in-house design team here at Trant. The Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer will be working within a multi-disciplinary team to initially deliver the detailed designs of the mechanical aspects of clean and dirty water projects for various water companies in the UK. But the design team do provide detailed designs for both the Process & Water sector and Energy sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate to start their career, working with a talented design team, producing detailed designs for interesting projects, within a welcoming and supportive work environment. Reporting to the Mechanical & Process Design Manager, duties will include but are not limited to: Produce design deliverables for water, wastewater and bio solids treatment plants Assist in all aspects of mechanical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and...