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Lead Project Design Engineer

Solid Talent

Job Location:

Westbury - UK

Monthly Salary: GBP 45000 - 45000

Experience Required: 3years

Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Project Design Engineer Permanent Full-Time

Salary Circa 40000 DOE

Location Office based in Wiltshire

Join a specialist engineering company providing bespoke vehicle design coachbuilding and high-quality fabrication. Combining precision engineering with advanced electrical integration and professional paintwork they design and manufacture custom premium transport solutions for the broadcast command and control and motorsport sectors.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Project Design Engineer who will take full ownership of custom vehicle design projects leading shop-floor teams and collaborating directly with clients. If you are a SolidWorks expert who thrives on translating complex briefs into high-performance real-world transport solutions this role is for you.

Responsibilities but are not limited to

Utilising SolidWorks to create highly accurate 3D models assemblies and detailed technical drawings for bespoke coach-built vehicle projects
Translating smaller intricate assemblies into large complex final vehicle assemblies
Breaking down complex individual drawings (often numbering in the hundreds) into clear production-ready engineering packs for the workshop
Taking full lifecycle ownership of design projects from concept to completion managing independent workloads guiding shop floor teams and ensuring client specifications are met under strict deadlines
Working directly with clients to map out needs provide tailored design solutions and refine vehicle specifications. Liaising fluidly with internal teams clients and suppliers
Working tightly alongside engineers fabricators and fellow designers to ensure seamless high-quality project execution
Identifying and resolving intricate design challenges ensuring absolute compliance with manufacturing processes and strict industry standards

Experiences required

Complete proficiency and deep technical knowledge of SolidWorks is essential for this role (this is a primary focus for the team)
Minimum of 5 years of solid design/engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment
A strong background working with metals featuring a heavy bias toward Aluminium and Steel. (Experience with timber is a plus but not essential)
Proven experience working with weldments and structural metal frameworks
Prior industry experience in automotive coachbuilding or related manufacturing sectors is highly desirable (though similar industry experience is also welcomed)

Package

39 Hours P/W Monday to Friday 30 Days Holiday Inc. Bank Pension Health & wellbeing programme

Required Skills:

Complete proficiency and deep technical knowledge of SolidWorks is essential for this role (this is a primary focus for the team) Minimum of 5 years of solid design/engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment A strong background working with metals featuring a heavy bias toward Aluminium and Steel. (Experience with timber is a plus but not essential) Proven experience working with weldments and structural metal frameworks Prior industry experience in automotive coachbuilding or related manufacturing sectors is highly desirable (though similar industry experience is also welcomed)

Required Education:

A strong background working with metals featuring a heavy bias toward Aluminium and Steel. (Experience with timber is a plus but not essential)

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