Job description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Prototype & Production Build
Location: Denmark (with potential travel to UK/Sweden)
Contract Duration: Initial Contract - With Opportunity to Extend
Industry: Low-Volume, High-Performance Automotive
Start Date: Flexible / ASAP

About the company

Contechs is recruiting on behalf of our hyper-car customer based in Denmark. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help shape and execute their upcoming build - and lay the foundation for future small-series production. This is not your typical automotive role. You'll be joining a hands-on, fast-moving team building performance vehicles from the ground up. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of practical manufacturing knowledge, early-phase development insight, and a passion for engineering excellence.

This contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in environments with high autonomy, a strong builder mindset, and the drive to make meaningful impact from day one.

Description of the assignment

The contractor will play a key role in the development and execution of the manufacturing strategy for a ground-up performance vehicle prototype. This assignment will support the transition from concept to physical build within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The engineer will take a lead role in establishing core manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, and cross-functional build coordination - working hands-on during the build phase and contributing to long-term production readiness.

What We Offer

• Work on a flagship prototype build in a high performance hyper car vehicle programme.
• Join a team where you influence process, not just follow it.
• A collaborative, flat-structured culture with real ownership and trust.

• Dynamic work setting between digital tools and hands-on problem-solving. Your will develop product/vehicle/structure manufacturing approaches, design tooling, and provide hands-on leadership throughout a prototype build
• Help plan the assembly station, tool layout, part storage etc.
• Develop a process for issue raising and tracking

• Opportunity to shape future builds and take on more responsibility as we scale.
  

Who are you

As part of a forward-thinking, cross-functional team, you will play a central role in team with a strong team moral.

• You thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments where not everything is set in stone
• Experience setting up or improving manufacturing processes within the automotive industry from scratch is highly valued.
• Experience in build out a bill of process for the build
• Pragmatic, curious, and self-motivated with a "we'll find a way" mindset
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and cultures
• Comfortable working independently on product streams within larger team projects
• Proactive and capable of handling multiple tasks and priorities
• Flexible and team-oriented with a global perspective
• Clear communicator and natural problem-solver.

It's a hands-on, dynamic role where you'll collaborate across teams, contribute to shape the future of the automotive industry.

Ideally you also have experience

• Practical knowledge of CFRP components and small-batch manufacturing.
• Strong IT skills (Excel, tracking systems, reporting).

Qualifications and skills required for the role

• Previous work on GT, cup, or hypercar platforms.
• Strong experience on low-volume, high-performance automotive manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoken
• Background in complete vehicle development programmes, ideally in early-phase or prototype builds.
• Proficiency in CAD tools for virtual build planning and fixture design.
• Must be eligible to work in Europe

Workplace: 100% On-site in Denmark with collaboration across teams in the UK and Sweden.

Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer