Mechanical Design Engineer

Carbon 60; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon 60 is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a 6–month outside IR35 contract. You will own design packages from concept to production, delivering high-quality 3D CAD models, drawings and technical documentation.

You will work with multidisciplinary engineers, apply GD&T and DFM, and help resolve issues with production teams while managing changes and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace or Product Design Engineering.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD capability – Siemens NX experience required.
• Experience taking mechanical designs from concept through to production.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, tolerancing and configuration control.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and DFM.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and engineering drawings.
• Take designs from concept through detailed design and production.
• Develop practical, manufacturable solutions to complex engineering requirements.
• Apply GD&T, tolerancing and design–for–manufacture principles.
• Work alongside mechanical, structural and systems engineers.
• Support production teams, resolving design and build issues.
• Manage engineering changes and configuration–controlled documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and change control.
• Deliver design packages against agreed project milestones.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Tolerancing

DFM principles

Siemens NX

Concept to production

Change control

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical/Marine/Aerospace/Product Design Engineering degree

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Siemens NX

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

6–Month Contract Outside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering technically challenging mechanical systems.

You'll take ownership of defined design packages from initial concept through detailed design and into production, producing high–quality 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and technical documentation.

The Role

• Develop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and engineering drawings
• Take designs from concept through detailed design and production
• Develop practical, manufacturable solutions to complex engineering requirements
• Apply GD&T, tolerancing and design–for–manufacture principles
• Work alongside mechanical, structural and systems engineers
• Support production teams, resolving design and build issues
• Manage engineering changes and configuration–controlled documentation
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and change control
• Deliver design packages against agreed project milestones

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace or Product Design Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD capability – Siemens NX experience required
• Experience taking mechanical designs from concept through to production
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, tolerancing and configuration control
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and DFM
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong practical problem–solving skills

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be particularly beneficial:

• Teamcenter PLM
• Marine, defence, aerospace or complex engineered products
• Low–to–medium volume manufacturing
• Hydraulic or propulsion systems
• Mechanical systems integration
• Structural design and complex mechanical assemblies
• Production and manufacturing support
• Working towards or holding IEng or CEng status