Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – SolidWorks IR35 Status: Out

Hourly Rate: Circa £45 DOE

Contract Term: 12 months, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday

Location: In office, Staffordshire

We're excited to partner with a global leader recognized industry-wide and awarded Company of the Year.

This company is the world's largest provider of electrical load testing equipment and power conversion units, operating a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with a strong international presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. They are committed to continuous innovation in power testing.

We are seeking a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in SolidWorks to support two key projects focused on product and process improvements. The role involves modeling components from scratch, converting designs from 2D to 3D, and collaborating with electrical and software engineers to develop new and existing products.

Responsibilities include:

1. Modeling and designing mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
2. Converting 2D AutoCAD drawings into 3D models to enhance manufacturing efficiency
3. Designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM & DFMA)
4. Developing comprehensive engineering drawings with modifications and improvements
5. Contributing to new product development and optimizing existing designs for efficiency and performance
6. Collaborating with electrical engineers to integrate drawings and models