Principal Design Engineers | Automotive | Warwickshire
I'm currently recruiting for two Principal Design Engineer opportunities with an automotive engineering business in Warwickshire.
📍 Warwickshire 💼 Permanent 💰 Competitive salary + benefits
I'm looking to speak with experienced automotive design engineers from either of the following backgrounds:
&bull; Body &amp; Exterior &bull; Interior
These are senior engineering positions, suited to candidates with a strong background in automotive product design and development, ideally taking components through the full design lifecycle and working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The full job descriptions will be available shortly, but if you have experience in either of the above areas and are considering a move, I'd be happy to provide more information.

Principal Design Engineers

MP&amp;L Analyst Permanent Surrey
Principal Accountabilities: The MP&amp;L Analyst role is responsible for supporting Materials, Planning and Logistics activity through accurate data analysis, reporting and control of material status, stock accuracy, delivery performance and production readiness. Supporting the MP&amp;L team by turning ERP, MRP, inventory and logistics data into clear actions, risks, reports and recommendations to help avoid production disruption and improve operational control.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ensure that all vendors have sufficient order coverage, and work with the supply base to ensure the continued flow of material to support the Production Plan.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain and analyse material, inventory, supplier delivery and logistics data across ERP, MRP, Excel and other business systems.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Produce accurate MP&amp;L reports covering stock accuracy, shortages, delivery status, inventory levels, order status, supplier performance and material availability.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support production readiness by identifying material risks, shortages, data gaps and supply constraints ahead of build.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Monitor stock levels, delivery dates, open orders and material availability to support vehicle production.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Investigate stock discrepancies, data errors, delivery issues and material shortages, identifying root cause and corrective actions.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support perpetual inventory and cycle count activity by analysing variances and ensuring system records are corrected.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Work with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Stores and Programme teams to provide accurate material status and escalation data.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support new model and project activity by maintaining material readiness trackers, open issue lists and parts status reports.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain accurate records for KPI reporting, planning reviews and operational decision-making.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Analyse MP&amp;L performance data and highlight trends, risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support improvements to stock control, material flow, goods receipt, dispatch, planning and reporting processes.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide clear recommendations to improve material availability, inventory accuracy, planning discipline and operational efficiency.</li>
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Experience &amp; Qualifications
Essential
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience in a manufacturing, automotive, engineering, logistics, planning or material control environment.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience using ERP and/or MRP systems.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse, interpret and present operational data.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Good understanding of inventory control, stock accuracy, material availability and production support.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Able to investigate discrepancies, identify root cause and recommend corrective actions.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to data accuracy.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Able to work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics and Programme teams.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Clear communicator, able to turn data into simple actions, risks and recommendations.</li>
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Desirable
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience in low-volume automotive manufacturing.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with cycle counting, perpetual inventory or stock accuracy improvement.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Understanding of BOMs, supplier schedules, production planning and material flow.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lean / continuous improvement awareness.</li>
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MP&L Analyst

Our client is an innovative British luxury automotive business, creating officially licensed, beautifully engineered scale recreations of some of the world's most iconic classic cars. Combining exceptional craftsmanship with globally recognised automotive partnerships, they are redefining collectible automotive art for clients across the world.
As the business continues to grow, they're looking for an ambitious&nbsp;Client Account Manager&nbsp;to build relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, collectors and dealer partners, helping drive the next stage of their international growth.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity to combine luxury sales with exceptional relationship management. You'll become the trusted point of contact for an exclusive portfolio of clients, delivering a first-class experience from initial enquiry through to ownership and beyond.
You'll also represent the brand at prestigious UK and international events while identifying new business opportunities and nurturing long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Manage a pipeline of private clients and dealer partners.</li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with ultra-high-net-worth clients.</li>
<li>Convert inbound enquiries and identify new sales opportunities.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity.</li>
<li>Represent the business at client events in the UK and internationally.</li>
<li>Deliver an exceptional end-to-end customer journey, including aftersales support.</li>
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About You
You'll be commercially driven, confident building relationships, and passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences.
You'll ideally have:
<ul>
<li>At least two years' experience in a target-driven sales or account management role.</li>
<li>Experience within luxury, automotive or another premium customer-focused environment.</li>
<li>Experience working with high-net-worth or VIP clients.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li>
<li>Strong CRM and organisational skills.</li>
<li>A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Flexibility to travel internationally when required.</li>
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Client Account Manager

Design Engineer Job description
Qualifications, skills and attributes &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ideally educated to HND or Degree level in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent experience &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of manufacturing methods (incl. Sheet-metal Fabrication, Welding, Metal Pressing, Tube manipulation, Robotics, Automation, Validation / Vision systems) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience with CATIA V5 or Solidworks preferred &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have an understanding of Jig &amp; Fixture strategies &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent communication, motivation and people management skills &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prepared to travel on occasion &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Awareness of quality operating systems in development and also production &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of Engineering drawings, General Dimensioning &amp; Tolerancing Knowledge of Exhaust Systems, Lean Manufacturing and Automotive standards is also desirable, but not essential.
Duties will include: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jig &amp; Tooling design and specification &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Gauge &amp; Validation system specification &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensuring work undertaken is feasible and designed for manufacture &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensuring best practice manufacturing methods are used both internally and externally &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Check DFM, prototype builds, volume ramp up and plant production processes are fully supported &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Conduct regular engineering reviews to ensure project milestone adherence &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liaising with suppliers of parts and tooling &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cost estimating &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Planning their own workload and activities to ensure milestones are met

Graduate Design Engineer

Our Aerospace &amp; Defence client is seeking a new Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join the team working on advanced Electronic system Applications.
As a Junior Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the manufacturing engineering team in delivering safe, efficient, and repeatable production processes. You will work closely with experienced engineers and shop floor teams to assist with day-to-day production support, documentation, and process improvements.
You will gain hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, including supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), resolving production issues, and developing an understanding of high-reliability electronic manufacturing processes. This is a development role aimed at building your technical capability, problem-solving skills, and understanding of manufacturing systems within a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Support manufacturing engineering activities on the shop floor, assisting with resolving production issues &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Work with senior engineers to maintain and improve manufacturing processes &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Assist in developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including: o &nbsp; &nbsp;Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) o &nbsp; &nbsp;Work instructions o &nbsp; &nbsp;Process documentation o &nbsp; &nbsp;Bills of Materials (BOMs) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including: o &nbsp; &nbsp;Assisting with product builds and trials o &nbsp; &nbsp;Supporting the transition of new products into production o &nbsp; &nbsp;Helping translate design requirements into manufacturable processes &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Work with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering) to support issue resolution &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions (RCCA) for production problems &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and quality &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Provide support to operators with guidance on processes and documentation &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Help collect and analyse production data to support engineering decisions &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure compliance with quality standards and company procedures
Person Specification Education / Qualifications &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent in an engineering discipline (Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical or similar)
Knowledge &amp; Experience Essential: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Basic understanding of manufacturing or engineering principles &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Some exposure to a production or engineering environment (placement, internship, apprenticeship, or similar) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Good problem-solving ability with a willingness to learn &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong attention to detail Desirable: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Exposure to manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Awareness of NPI or product development processes &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Understanding of Lean or continuous improvement principles &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience in electronics or high-reliability manufacturing environments &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
Competencies &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Eagerness to learn and develop engineering skills &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hands-on approach with a practical mindset &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Good communication skills across teams &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to follow processes and instructions accurately &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Organised and able to manage own workload with guidance &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Team-oriented and collaborative &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment
Other Requirements &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to obtain Security Clearance&nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Willingness to learn and develop through on-the-job training &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Some flexibility for travel if required

Junior Manufacturing Engineer

An innovative engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Product Development team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the design and development of precision mechanical and opto-mechanical systems, supporting both existing products and next-generation technologies. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll play a key role in developing innovative products while also driving continuous improvements to quality, manufacturability, assembly and serviceability.
The Role
 You'll be responsible for the design and development of mechanical and opto-mechanical components and assemblies, contributing throughout the product development lifecycle. Alongside new product development, you'll lead smaller engineering projects focused on enhancing existing products and supporting manufacturing.
Key responsibilities include: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Designing mechanical and opto-mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Producing detailed engineering drawings, procurement specifications and technical documentation &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Designing products for manufacture, assembly, serviceability and reliability &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Integrating optical, thermal and electrical requirements into product designs &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Working closely with suppliers to develop components and ensure technical compliance &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Supporting the introduction of new products and engineering changes into manufacturing &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leading small-scale engineering projects to improve product performance and manufacturing processes &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Investigating production, quality and supply chain issues, providing practical engineering support where required &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Updating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carrying out thermal analysis and supporting fluid flow studies where required &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Assisting with the design of production tooling, jigs and fixtures &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Managing multiple design activities while delivering projects to agreed timescales
About You
 You'll have experience designing precision mechanical or opto-mechanical products within a high-technology engineering or manufacturing environment. You enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and working closely with colleagues across design, manufacturing and production to deliver practical, high-quality engineering solutions.
You'll ideally have experience with: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mechanical or opto-mechanical product design &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD package &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Design for manufacture, assembly, serviceability and reliability &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Engineering drawing standards (BS8888 or equivalent) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Working with external suppliers throughout the design process &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leading small engineering or product improvement projects &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong engineering documentation and IT skills
Experience in any of the following would also be advantageous: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;FEA or CFD analysis &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Engineering change management (ECR/ECO) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;CAD data management systems &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Designing precision products requiring high levels of cleanliness &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hands-on machining or mechanical assembly experience
What We're Looking For &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or HNC/HND with relevant industry experience &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong communication and organisational skills &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;A collaborative approach and the confidence to work across multidisciplinary teams &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;A practical, hands-on mindset with excellent problem-solving skills &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Self-motivated with strong attention to detail &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Comfortable managing changing priorities within a fast-paced product development environment
This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced engineering business where you'll contribute to the development of innovative, precision-engineered products while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams on projects from concept through to manufacture.
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Opto-Mechanical Engineer

An established engineering and manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Product Development team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design and development of complex, high-precision products, taking ownership of projects from initial concept through to production.
 Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll be responsible for delivering innovative mechanical design solutions while ensuring products are robust, manufacturable and ready for successful introduction into production.
The Role You'll be involved throughout the full product development lifecycle, taking responsibility for the design, development and validation of mechanical systems and assemblies. The role offers a varied mix of design work, supplier collaboration and cross-functional project involvement.
Key responsibilities include: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Designing mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Producing detailed engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Designing for manufacture, assembly, reliability and serviceability &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Supporting thermal management and mechanical performance through analysis and simulation &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Working closely with suppliers on component design, manufacturing and technical compliance &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Supporting the introduction of new products into manufacturing &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborating with engineering, production and other departments to deliver successful new product launches &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Managing multiple design activities while meeting project timescales
About You
 You'll have several years' experience designing complex engineered products within a high-technology manufacturing environment. You will enjoy solving technical challenges and working collaboratively to develop innovative engineering solutions.
You'll ideally have experience with: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD package &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mechanical design of complex products and assemblies &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Design for manufacture, assembly and reliability &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Material selection and tolerance definition for machined and sheet metal components &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thermal management and heat transfer within engineered products &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Working with external suppliers throughout the design process &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Producing detailed engineering documentation
Experience in any of the following would also be beneficial: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Electro-mechanical design including PCB, connector and cable integration &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;FEA and CFD analysis &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Small-scale project management &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fibre optic, laser or other precision engineering products &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Product data or document management systems
What We're Looking For:
 &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience through an engineering apprenticeship &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong communication and team-working skills &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and problem solving &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Comfortable working in a fast-paced product development environment &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Able to manage changing priorities while maintaining high engineering standards
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging products within a collaborative engineering environment, where you'll have genuine influence over the development of new technologies from concept through to manufacture.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Diagnostics Engineer (Technical Support)&nbsp; Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire (On-site, 5 days per week)&nbsp;
The Opportunity&nbsp; Fellten is building its Technical Support function from the ground up and this role sits at its technical core. Field service is going to be handled by an outsourced partner the value this role adds is in accurately diagnosing what's actually wrong before anyone is dispatched.&nbsp; That means working directly with CAN bus data, capturing traces, decoding messages using Vector tools and translating raw signal data into a clear technical brief that our engineers can act on immediately.&nbsp; You'll work closely with the Head of Aftersales to define how this function operates, but the day to day is diagnostic, not administrative you're the person who can look at a CAN trace and tell an engineer exactly what's happening on the bus, not just log a ticket and pass it on.&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities&nbsp; &bull; Capture and interpret CAN bus traffic from the Charge Qube and associated hardware using Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, or equivalent), identifying fault signatures and root causes at the message/signal level&nbsp; &bull; Decode CAN messages against DBC files/signal definitions and translate findings into structured, actionable reports for engineering teams&nbsp; &bull; Act as first point of escalation for inbound technical support queries, distinguishing genuine hardware/software faults from user error or configuration issues&nbsp; &bull; Determine whether an issue can be resolved remotely (via guidance or configuration) or requires field service deployment, based on diagnostic evidence rather than&nbsp;guesswork&nbsp; &bull; Liaise with the outsourced field service partner to coordinate site visits armed with a clear technical brief, reducing repeat visits and diagnosis time&nbsp; &bull; Build and maintain customer relationships, keeping communication proactive and solution-focused&nbsp; &bull; Work with the Head of Aftersales to design help desk processes, workflows, and escalation procedures&nbsp; &bull; Build a knowledge base of common CAN fault signatures and resolution paths to support consistent diagnosis across the team as it grows&nbsp; &bull; Track and report on support metrics and recurring fault patterns, feeding diagnostic insight back into product and engineering teams&nbsp; &bull; Play a key role in shaping the team structure as the function grows, potentially taking on line management responsibilities in due course&nbsp;
Skills &amp; Experience&nbsp; &bull; Hands-on experience with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, or similar) is essential this is the core technical requirement, not a nice to have&nbsp; &bull; Strong working knowledge of CAN protocol, message decoding, and DBC files, ideally gained in automotive, EV charging, power electronics, or similar electro-mechanical systems&nbsp; &bull; A minimum of 3&ndash;5 years' experience in a hardware focused technical support, diagnostics, or test/validation role&nbsp; &bull; A working appreciation of software systems and connectivity sufficient to understand integrated hardware/software products&nbsp; &bull; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills comfortable translating technical findings for both engineers and customers across all levels, from site technicians to senior stakeholders&nbsp; &bull; A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the confidence to make diagnostic calls in ambiguous situations&nbsp; &bull; Experience contributing to or building new processes and functions, rather than simply operating within established ones&nbsp; &bull; Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously without dropping the ball on customer experience Desirable (Not Essential)&nbsp; &bull; Background in EV charging, energy storage, or clean energy technology&nbsp; &bull; Experience with DBC file authoring or CAN network design&nbsp; &bull; Familiarity with CRM or ticketing platforms (e.g. Zendesk, Salesforce, HubSpot Service Hub)&nbsp; &bull; Experience working with or managing outsourced field service or logistics partners&nbsp; &bull; Previous experience in a team lead, senior technician, or mentoring capacity&nbsp;
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