Mechanical Design Engineer (Chassis / Body specialist)

Mechanical Design Engineer / Development Engineer - Chassis & Body Design Specialist

• Location: Toomebridge, Northern Ireland
• Salary: Late £30Ks to Late £40Ks (Depending on Experience)

A Unique Career Opportunity - Exclusively with Vickerstock

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer or Development Engineer passionate about designing chassis and bodies for commercial vehicles? This exclusive opportunity with Vickerstock offers a chance to work on industry-leading projects in a collaborative, innovative environment.

We are seeking candidates with a hands-on approach and a proven track record of excellence in mechanical design engineering, ideally with expertise in chassis and body design. If you're based in or near Maghera, Magherafelt, Ballymena, Cookstown, Antrim, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Kilrea, Dungiven, Derry, Castledawson, or Moneymore, this could be the ideal role for you.

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Why This Role?

At Vickerstock, we connect you with opportunities you won't find elsewhere. This role offers:

• Design Impact: Develop production-ready designs for chassis and bodies used across industries.
• Flexibility: Enjoy the benefit of 1 day of working from home per week to help you balance productivity and life commitments.
• Career Growth: Lead design projects, mentor apprentices, and drive innovation.
• Northern Ireland's Local Opportunities: Work close to home while contributing to high-impact engineering projects.
• Competitive Pay: Earn between the late £30Ks and late £40Ks, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Use 2D & 3D CAD software to design chassis and body components.
• Re-engineer designs to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
• Partner with production managers, suppliers, and customers to bring projects to completion.
• Apply your knowledge of stress analysis (FEA), fatigue stress, and trailer legislation to create innovative designs.
• Mentor apprentice engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Candidate Essentials

To succeed, you'll need:

• A degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or a similar field).
• 2+ years' experience in chassis design, body design, or related mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD software, with a solid understanding of stress and load calculations.
• Hands-on experience with production methods like welding (preferred).
• A flexible, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to seeing projects through to completion.

What Makes This Role Unique?

This is more than just another design job-it's your chance to:
Work on projects that directly impact the commercial vehicle industry.
Be part of an organization committed to engineering excellence and innovation.
Work within a role in a medium sized firm where your input is seen and counts towards the overall success of the company.

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