Damper Build Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Nixor
£40,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Damper Build Engineer role involves hands-on building and testing of bespoke prototype dampers within a senior-level team focused on automotive innovation. Candidates will work independently while mentoring junior colleagues, requiring a strong background in automotive or motorsport engineering. The position emphasizes mechanical precision and collaboration with engineering teams to enhance designs. A proactive mindset and physical assembly experience are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hand-building custom dampers to exact specifications
- Testing and rating dampers using specialist measurement equipment
- Interpreting results and recommending improvements or corrective actions
- Collaborating closely with engineering teams to validate designs
- Coaching or reviewing the work of junior team members
- Working within a fast-paced, double day-shift team environment
Key Skills:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in automotive prototype, motorsport, or supplier environments
- Physical, hands-on assembly experience is essential
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, damper technologies, and build processes
- Good IT skills for recording and interpreting test results
- Engineering qualification or relevant formal training is desirable
- Must be comfortable completing a mechanical skills test during interview
Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
We’re looking for an experienced Damper Build Engineer to join a forward-thinking team at the heart of automotive innovation. This is a senior-level, hands-on role where you’ll be building and testing bespoke, prototype damper specifications across a range of technologies — working with minimal supervision and helping mentor junior colleagues. As part of a team of highly skilled Build Engineers, you’ll bring a passion for mechanical precision, a proactive mindset, and a solid background in automotive, motorsport, or specialist engineering environments.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Hand-building custom dampers to exact specifications
- Testing and rating dampers using specialist measurement equipment
- Interpreting results and recommending improvements or corrective actions
- Collaborating closely with engineering teams to validate designs
- Coaching or reviewing the work of junior team members
- Working within a fast-paced, double day-shift team environment
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in automotive prototype, motorsport, or supplier environments
- Physical, hands-on assembly experience is essential
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, damper technologies, and build processes
- Good IT skills for recording and interpreting test results
- Engineering qualification or relevant formal training is desirable
- Must be comfortable completing a mechanical skills test during interview
Why Join? You’ll be part of a respected and capable team trusted to bring cutting-edge suspension and damper solutions to life. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving complex mechanical challenges, and being at the core of automotive development — we want to hear from you.