Contract Design Engineer - Solidworks

Solid Solutions Staffing; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in power systems is seeking a Contract Design Engineer to work remotely. In this role, you will lead mechanical design of battery modules and bespoke components using SolidWorks. Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and a minimum of 5 years in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering required. Candidates must also have an active SC clearance or be willing to obtain a basic DBS certificate.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
• Strong background in DFM and creating detailed technical drawing packs.
• Must have an active SC clearance or DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of battery modules and bespoke components using SolidWorks.
• Develop IP67-IP68-rated enclosures.
• Collaborate with ECAD engineers to integrate 3D models into SolidWorks.

Skills

Proficient in SolidWorks

Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Design for Manufacture (DFM)

Technical Drawing Packs

Harness and Cable Routing

Battery Module Design

Enclosure Development

Compliance Standards

Tools

SolidWorks 2025

CAD Workstation

Job description

Overview

Contract Design Engineer - SolidWorks IR35 Status: Out
Hourly - Circa £47.00 DOE
Contract Term - 6 months
Location - Remote

Join a leading innovator in mobile energy and EV charging solutions, delivering scalable, off-grid technologies for commercial, defence, and emergency applications. With a strong focus on sustainability and rapid deployment, this organisation is shaping the future of clean, independent power systems.

We're seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers with advanced SolidWorks skills to support critical project delivery. You\'ll work remotely via a secure portal, contributing to the refinement and upgrade of existing designs and helping bring products to market. To be considered you will need to have either an active SC clearance or DBS certificate or be willing to provide a basic DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of battery modules, enclosures, and bespoke components using SolidWorks 2025 (connected to 3D Experience)
• Develop IP67-IP68-rated enclosures and integrate harness and cable routing into assemblies
• Apply GD&T principles and ensure compliance with environmental and mechanical standards
• Design using plastic injection moulding, sheet metal, and materials such as aluminium, ABS, and fibreglass-reinforced plastics
• Engineer busbars, connectors, and laser-welded assemblies for high-reliability applications
• Perform tolerance analysis and ensure electrical safety spacing in compact designs
• Collaborate with ECAD engineers to import and integrate 3D models (STP files) into SolidWorks
• Optimise designs for mass manufacture and assembly, identifying risks and refining components pre-production
• Attend weekly engineering progress meetings and deliver updates on tasks and milestones

Experiences required

• Proficient creating detailed 3D models using SolidWorks
• A minimum of 5 years in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• Strong background in DFM and creating detailed technical drawing packs
• Experience with harness and cable routing, battery module design, and enclosure development
• Familiarity with plastic and sheet metal design, joining techniques, and compliance standards
• Must provide own CAD workstation
• Must provide own SolidWorks 2025 license
• Must have an active SC clearance or DBS certificate or be willing to provide one a basic DBS certificate