Vehicle Design Engineer

5 days ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom NP Aerospace, Ltd. Full time
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer – Military Vehicle Systems

Overview: NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry. Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. We excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world's largest defence organisations.

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum, subject to experience, plus additional benefits.

About the Role: As a key member of our team, you will support the development, enhancement, and integration of military vehicle systems and components for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the UK and other global partners. This position requires expertise in vehicle design, engineering principles, and compliance with military standards and regulations. You will work on technical development projects targeting efficient manufacture/assembly and ongoing supportability, while maintaining robustness and reliability. Your role will involve problem-solving, interacting with production and quality teams, supporting prototype system design and build, and contributing to the definition of V&V activity.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Development of system designs that satisfy the needs of efficient and effective manufacture/assembly and ongoing supportability, while not compromising in terms of robustness and reliability.
  • Recognising the need for engineering change and raising engineering change requests as appropriate.
  • Problem solving of design and product issues to resolve functional issues as they arise throughout the development and service lifecycle.
  • Interacting with production and quality teams to investigate and obtain any necessary corrective action data.
  • Supporting prototype system design and build.
  • Input into the definition of V&V activity to support validation of Electrical Systems & components.


Benefits include a discretionary half-year bonus, flexible working hours, 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme, two weeks paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, paid leave for employees who are Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs), pension scheme, and more.

Requirements: A proven track record of successful involvement in design & development projects, suitable experience in a Design office using 3D CAD software including SolidWorks and Pro Engineer CREO 6, experience using PLM software preferably EPDM and Windchill 10, full understanding of engineering drawings and design standards, familiarity with Armoured Vehicle electrical sub-systems, and proficiency in MS Office software.

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