Mechanical Design Engineer – Contract

Overview

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Solidworks / Plastic Injection Moulding – Belfast (Hybrid). Up to £47 per hour, outside IR35. 6 month contract (likely extension). We’re recruiting for a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer with Solidworks experience to support an established electronics manufacturer in Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a busy product development team working on high volume electronic products, with a strong focus on plastic injection moulded components and associated mechanical design.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing and updating SolidWorks 2D engineering drawings
• Carrying out SolidWorks 3D CAD modelling and design refinements
• Supporting the design and development of plastic injection moulded components
• Working closely with a small engineering team on live product development projects
• Contributing to the design of products used to house electronic PCB assemblies

Skills Required

• Strong experience using SolidWorks
• Experience producing both 2D drawings and 3D models
• Background in designing plastic injection moulded parts
• 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 in manufacturing / product development 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
• A one stage interview can be quickly arranged

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