Automotive Component Engineer – Accessory Design

Automotive Design Engineer – CAD NX / Accessories ASL Technical is looking for an experienced Automotive Design Engineer to join a leading automotive engineering environment in Bedfordshire, working on exciting vehicle…

Pay rate £28.64/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 September 2026

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Automotive Design Engineer – CAD NX / Accessories

ASL Technical is looking for an experienced Automotive Design Engineer to join a leading automotive engineering environment in Bedfordshire, working on exciting vehicle accessory and special vehicle development programmes.

If you're a Design Engineer or CAD Engineer who enjoys seeing your designs become real vehicle components, this is a great opportunity to work across automotive accessories, plastics, electrical systems, interior trim and mechanical components.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key role in taking automotive accessories from initial design through to vehicle integration, working with a broad range of components and engineering disciplines.

Design and develop automotive accessories and vehicle components.

Produce and modify 3D CAD designs using Siemens NX / NX CAD.

Work across plastic components, interior trim, electrical accessories and mechanical parts.

Check vehicle fitment, packaging and component integration.

Support special vehicle and bespoke applications.

Participate in design reviews and technical development activities.

Work to agreed cost, quality and programme targets.

Resolve CAD, design, fitment and engineering issues with cross-functional teams.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from engineers with:

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

3+ years' automotive OEM or relevant supplier experience.

Strong automotive CAD design experience – NX highly desirable.

Experience with automotive accessories, plastics, trim, electrical or mechanical components.

Understanding of vehicle packaging, fitment and component integration.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

A proactive approach and ability to work independently.

A genuine interest in cars, automotive design and vehicle technology.

Full UK driving licence.

What's On Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to add valuable experience to your CV while working on real-world automotive design and accessory development.

Please NOTE - The rate is a PAYE rate, not an Umbrella rate and represents an equivalent rate of £58,000 per annum and is NOT an umbrella rate. The rate role also includes:

Weekly pay

26 days' annual holiday + bank holidays

Auto enrol Pension

If you're an Automotive Design Engineer / CAD Engineer with NX experience and want your next opportunity in Bedfordshire, we'd like to hear from you.

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