Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks

Redline Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the robotics sector seeks a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer for a long-term position in Cambridgeshire. In this hybrid role, you'll work within a small team focusing on redesigning products to enhance their functionality. Ideal candidates are passionate about robotics and possess strong skills in Solidworks, Design for manufacture, and handling sheet metal components. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in an evolving industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Solidworks and Solidworks PDM.
• Experience in Design for manufacture (DfM).
• Skills in sheet metal component design.

Responsibilities

• Join a design team tasked with crucial redesigns to extend product capability.
• Assess IR35 status if using own PSC for the contract.
• Involvement in the prototype process requiring on-site work.

Skills

Solidworks

Design for manufacture

Sheet metal component design

Job description

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks

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• Location: Cambridgeshire
• Sector: Mechanical
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: CJY1000

Long-Term Contract Opportunity! Our client, a forward-thinking company in the robotics industry, is driving innovation with autonomous solutions designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. They are currently seeking a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer on an initial 6-month assignment, working on a hybrid basis with 3 days on site in Cambridgeshire.

As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC.

You will join a small design team tasked with a crucial re-design to extend the product's capability and functionality. The role requires experience with Solidworks and Solidworks PDM, design for manufacture, and skills in metal/sheet metal component design. Involvement in the prototype process will require more time on site during that phase. This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about robotics, with a critical eye for problem-solving and a drive to succeed.

Key Skills – Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Solidworks, Cambridgeshire:

• Proven experience with Solidworks and Solidworks PDM to develop and manage designs
• Design for manufacture (DfM) experience
• Sheet metal component design experience

Desirable Skills Include:

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
• Autonomous vehicle/robotics experience

This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of new technology – don’t miss out! For more information or to apply for the Contract Mechanical Design Engineer position in Cambridgeshire, please contact Charlee Yearwood at [e-mail] or call 01582 878831, quoting reference CJY1000.