Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks

Redline Group Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Solidworks, based in Gloucestershire. This role involves significant responsibilities like reverse engineering and modifying designs, requiring excellent communication skills and creative problem-solving. Ideal for candidates with a strong mechanical design background willing to work in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Solidworks and associated PDM.
• Proven experience in reverse engineering product designs.
• Experience with sheet metal and fabricated designs.

Responsibilities

• Support a highly technical project involving reverse engineering.
• Conduct design modifications to resolve technical issues.
• Liaise with multiple business units effectively.

Skills

Solidworks

Reverse engineering

Sheet metal design

Piping design

Job description

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks

Location: Gloucestershire

Sector: Mechanical

Job type: Contract

Job reference: LMP1031

The Redline Group is working with our Gloucestershire-based customer to secure the services of a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Solidworks on an initial 3-6 month basis. The role can be completed on a hybrid basis, with an initial period fully on-site to get up to speed with the project.

This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination, allowing candidates to operate through their own PSC.

Our customer has a strong presence in both commercial and domestic markets, supporting their expanding client base with sophisticated electro-mechanical products. You will support a highly technical project involving reverse engineering and design modifications of a product range. The role requires significant internal liaison, problem solving, and documentation. It is ideal for someone skilled at identifying missing design elements and thinking creatively.

Key Skills required – Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Solidworks, Gloucestershire:

• Strong experience with Solidworks and associated PDM
• Proven experience in reverse engineering product designs to resolve technical issues
• Experience with sheet metal and fabricated designs
• Experience in piping and pump design

Excellent communication skills are essential due to the need to liaise across multiple business units.

For more information or to apply for this opportunity, please contact Laura Preston at [e-mail] or call 01582 878831, quoting reference LMP1031.