Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Solidworks / Plastic Injection Moulding
Belfast – Hybrid
Up to £47 per hour, Outside IR35 | 6 month initial contract
We’re currently recruiting for a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer with Solidworks experience to support an established electronics manufacturing business based in Belfast.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with strong SolidWorks experience and a background in plastic injection moulded product design to join a busy engineering team working on active product development projects.
The role will involve a combination of 2D drawing updates, 3D CAD refinements, and mechanical design work on high-volume manufactured products, including components and enclosures used within electronic devices.
The Role
- Producing and updating 2D engineering drawings
- Carrying out 3D CAD modelling and design refinements
- Supporting the design and development of plastic injection moulded components
- Working closely with senior engineers on live product development projects
- Contributing to designs for products that integrate or house electronic PCB assemblies
Skills Required:
- Strong experience using SolidWorks
- Experience producing both 2D and 3D mechanical designs
- A background in designing plastic / injection moulded products
- Good understanding of GD&T / geometric tolerancing
- Previous experience in a mechanical design engineering role
Desirable:
- Experience designing enclosures or housings for electronic PCBs
- Experience working on electronic or electro-mechanical products
- Background within product development or manufacturing environments
Contract Details
- Location: Belfast
- Working Pattern: Hybrid. 3 to 4 days on site, 1 to 2 days remote
- Rate: Up to £47 per hour, outside IR35
- Contract Length: 6 months initially
If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong SolidWorks and plastic injection moulding experience and are available for a new contract opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.
A one stage interview can be quickly arranged.
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