Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

6 month contract (initial 3–6 months)

Rate: £38.00 – £42.00 per hour

Locations: Middlesborough / Darlington / Hartlepool / Sunderland

Required tools: SolidWorks, PDM (training provided)

Responsibilities

• 3D modelling in SolidWorks – designing enclosure modifications, bespoke brackets, manifolds and internal component layouts
• Supporting, updating and maintaining existing 3D models and engineering drawings
• Finalising and issuing manufacturing drawings to the required standard
• Defining and applying appropriate tolerances across all designed components
• Attending weekly cross‑functional project meetings with project managers and technical leads
• Daily catch‑ups with the mechanical team lead to review workload and progress

Qualifications & Attributes

• Solid, hands‑on SolidWorks experience in a real working environment
• Familiarity with assemblies and a mix of commercial off‑the‑shelf and bespoke parts
• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings
• Background in mechanical design or draughting – degree qualified ideally, strong experience considered
• PDM experience desirable but not essential – full training provided

Benefits

• Work on safety‑critical systems
• Join a globally recognised, award‑winning engineering business
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Outside IR35 contract

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