Senior Design Engineer (Contract)

Company: EVera Recruitment
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We’re looking for a Chassis & Body Structures Engineer to join our team and help design and develop a bonded aluminium spaceframe chassis for an exciting high‑performance vehicle programme. This role sits at the heart of vehicle engineering, working across the full lifecycle — from early concept through to validation — and collaborating closely with simulation, manufacturing and vehicle integration teams to deliver a lightweight, durable and exceptionally capable structure.

What You’ll Be Doing: Designing and developing aluminium BIW and chassis structures Applying vehicle dynamics principles to optimise handling and performance Managing component packaging within the vehicle architecture Integrating NVH considerations into structural design Creating and reviewing CAD models and engineering drawings Supporting and interpreting FEA / CFD for stiffness, weight and durability Performing fatigue and durability analysis using real‑world load cases Leading chassis validation and testing, including simulation correlation Ensuring compliance with safety, crashworthiness and regulatory standards Working cross‑functionally across design, test and manufacturing teams

What We’re Looking For: Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or related Engineering Experience in chassis, BIW or structural design (automotive or similar) Knowledge of lightweight structures (aluminium preferred) Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and structural behaviour Proficiency in CAD, with exposure to FEA tools Familiarity with NVH, durability and validation processes Comfortable working in structured engineering environments Strong problem‑solving and communication skills…

Posted: May 23rd, 2026