Mechanical Design Engineer

Staffline; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an 8-week contract in Cambridge, focusing on designing mechanical sub-assemblies for defence platforms. You will deliver detailed 3D models and drawings using Creo and manage design data in Windchill to support project requirements.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet tight timelines, liaise with suppliers for rapid prototyping, and implement design-for-manufacture approaches across international supply chains.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design engineering experience.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo CAD software & AAX plugin.
• Experience using Windchill for product data and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical sub-assemblies and components for integration onto platforms.
• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using Creo.
• Manage and maintain design data within Windchill PLM systems.
• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver solutions to demanding timelines.
• Liaise with manufacturing suppliers and production facilities to support rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacture.
• Recommend suitable materials, manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture approaches.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Creo CAD

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PTC Creo CAD

Windchill PLM

Job description

Job Role: Mechanical Engineer

Job Role: Mechanical Engineer
Job Type: Contract, Outside IR35
Work Type: Onsite/Hybrid
Duration: 8 Weeks +
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing/Defence
Location: Cambridge
Rate: £500/day to £600/day (ltd/Umbrella Available)

Job Role - Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for the design and development of mechanical sub-modules for integration onto an advanced defence platforms platform. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong CAD design skills and experience delivering high-quality mechanical solutions.

Duties - Mechanical Engineer

• Design mechanical sub-assemblies and components for integration onto platforms.
• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using Creo.
• Manage and maintain design data within Windchill PLM systems.
• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver solutions to demanding timelines.
• Liaise with manufacturing suppliers and production facilities to support rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacture.
• Recommend suitable materials, manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture approaches.

Skills/Experience - Mechanical Engineer

• Proven mechanical design engineering experience.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo CAD software & AAX plugin.
• Experience using Windchill for product data and configuration management.

Strong background managing complex international supply chains and large supplier networks Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager and Draughtsperson could be suitable for this position.