Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy Equipment & NPI

Seismic Recruitment; Desford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic Recruitment seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer in Desford, Leicestershire, on-site for an initial 12-month contract. The role focuses on designing ground-engaging tools using Creo, creating 3D models, and managing multiple engineering projects through development to production.

You'll work with cross-functional teams, support NPI, interpret FEA results, and release designs via Teamcenter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or significant industry experience.
• Experience using 3D CAD software, preferably Creo / Pro-E.
• Experience designing structural fabrications and mechanical components.
• Experience using PLM systems, preferably Teamcenter.
• Good understanding of product development and NPI processes.
• Experience supporting projects from concept through design, testing and validation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver engineering projects successfully.
• Good understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ground-engaging tools and attachments, including buckets, forks and material-handling equipment.
• Create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using Creo / Pro-E.
• Design structural fabrications, mechanical components and hydromechanical attachments.
• Support new product introduction projects from initial concept through to production.
• Release new designs and current production changes using Teamcenter.
• Work alongside analysis teams and interpret FEA results.
• Support prototype builds, design fit-up, testing and product validation.
• Contribute to validation plans to ensure products achieve reliability targets.
• Manage and support multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the full product development lifecycle.

Skills

3D CAD (Creo/Pro-E)

Structural fabrications design

PLM systems (Teamcenter)

Product development & NPI

Project management

Engineering materials & manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Seismic Recruitment seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer in Desford, Leicestershire, on-site for an initial 12-month contract. The role focuses on designing ground-engaging tools using Creo, creating 3D models, and managing multiple engineering projects through development to production.

You'll work with cross-functional teams, support NPI, interpret FEA results, and release designs via Teamcenter.