Mechanical Design Engineer

Manpower; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Stevenage on a 12-month contract. This role involves leading hardware development projects and collaborating with suppliers on prototyping and pre-production builds. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering, strong design experience, and proficiency in CAD software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in mechanical engineering within R&D environments.
• Strong background in component design for machining, sheet metalwork, and injection moulding.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development projects, including new product features and assembly processes.
• Produce design specifications, drawings, prototypes, testing plans, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with suppliers on prototypes and pre-production builds.

Skills

3D CAD packages

Component design

Problem solving

Prototyping methods

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering (2:1 or above)

Job description

Overview

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer. Duration: 12 months. Location: Stevenage, SG1 2BP. Rate: Negotiable on experience. Inside IR35. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative R&D team in Stevenage on a 12-month contract. This role will focus on the design and development of advanced hardware solutions for next-generation bioprocessing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development projects, including new product features and assembly processes.
• Produce design specifications, drawings, prototypes, testing plans, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with suppliers on prototypes and pre-production builds, supporting transfer into manufacturing.
• Conduct laboratory testing to support design validation, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Utilise CAD software and prototyping methods including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection moulding.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical/Design Engineering (2:1 or above) or similar.
• 3+ years' experience in mechanical engineering within R&D environments.
• Strong background in component design for processes such as machining, sheet metalwork, and injection moulding.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD packages.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).