Mechanical Design Engineer

Vectis Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a sector-leading manufacturer in the UK. The role involves designing innovative packaging solutions for electrical systems in a highly regulated industry. Candidates should have relevant design experience, strong problem-solving skills, and advanced capabilities in Catia V5 or V6. This contract position offers the opportunity to work on exciting R&D projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant design experience of packaging and modelling of electrical assemblies.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry like aerospace, automotive, or defence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical enclosures, panels, and packaging.
• Produce detailed drawings and BOMs for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Catia V5

Catia V6

NX

Job description

Overview

Due to new projects, a sector leading manufacturer of specialist vehicles has a new vacancy for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team on a contract basis. Working on a number of new R&D projects you will design innovative packaging solutions for electrical systems and components that form a critical part of the new product design. Candidates are sought with experience in a similar role gained in a highly regulated industry (automotive, aerospace, defence, energy, etc).

The Role

• Design and develop electrical enclosures, panels, and packaging.
• Produce detailed drawings, BOMs, and documentation for manufacturing.
• Work in partnership with electrical and electronics design team to develop new solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Support Design for Manufacture reviews to optimise manufacturability and cost.
• Work closely with manufacturing to ensure viability of manufacture.
• Collaborate with cross–functional teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical and mechanical systems.

The Person

• Relevant design experience of packaging and modelling of electrical assemblies and components.
• Previous experience working in a complex and highly regulated industry (aerospace, automotive, rail, defence, etc).
• Strong attention to detail and problem–solving skills.
• Advanced capabilities on Catia V5 or V6 (NX considered).
• Strong verbal, written communication skills– including report writing and presentation.