Mechanical Design Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to £27.22/hour

Job summary

Randstad CPE invites applications from engineers who enjoy hands-on design work and rapid development cycles. You will lead concept-to-prototype activities for electrified machines, integrating mechanical and electrical aspects while working close to hardware.

The role focuses on Creo-based modeling, dense design documentation, and close collaboration with build and validation teams. On-site work in Peterborough with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design experience within a product development environment.
• Electrical design and integration experience, preferably with vehicle or electrified systems.
• Experience with Creo for managing complex models and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept and detailed design activities for electrified machine systems.
• Create and maintain engineering models, drawings and design documentation.
• Oversee mechanical packaging and electrical integration.
• Collaborate across build, validation and project teams.
• Investigate issues and implement practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype builds and ECN activities.
• Support commissioning and validation programs with travel to sites.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Creo

Automotive/HD machinery

Team player

Communication

Job description

Are you a pragmatic, hands-on engineer who thrives on solving real-world challenges? We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovative team focused on the development of electrified machine demonstrators and prototypes. If you enjoy working close to the hardware and seeing your designs evolve from concept to a functional machine, we would love to meet you.

What You Will Do

• Lead concept and detailed design activities for electrified machine systems and subsystems.
• Create and maintain high-quality engineering models, drawings, and comprehensive design documentation.
• Oversee mechanical packaging, electrical integration, and complex machine-level design tasks.
• Collaborate across build, validation, and project teams to ensure seamless development.
• Investigate technical issues and implement practical, immediate engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, and essential engineering change activities.
• Support commissioning and validation programs, with occasional travel to project or customer sites.

Your Profile

• Strong mechanical design experience within a product development environment.
• Proven electrical design and integration experience, preferably with vehicle, industrial, or electrified systems.
• Proficiency in Creo, with the ability to manage complex engineering models and technical drawings.
• Background in automotive, off-highway, or heavy-duty machinery industries.
• A self-motivated team player who is comfortable in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to take ownership of tasks with limited supervision.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Pay up to £27.22 per hour (PAYE).
• Contract: Initial 12 month month assignment.
• Schedule: 37-hour working week, full-time on-site in Peterborough
• Environment: Collaborative, fast-paced atmosphere focusing on cutting-edge electrification programs.

About the Company

Our client is at the forefront of engineering innovation, specialising in advanced rapid electrification development. They offer a unique environment where engineers gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial concept to machine validation. Join a team that values your technical expertise and your passion for delivering practical, high-impact results.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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