Mechanical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 3–6 month contract in the UK. The role involves 3D design and modelling using Solidworks, creating customer and manufacturing drawings, and working within a highly technical engineering environment. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and strong communication skills. Benefits include a responsible role in a project-based engineering setting.

Benefits

Project-based work

Outside IR35 contract

Qualifications

• Time served mechanical engineer or NVQ Level 3, ideally HNC/D or Degree.
• Skilled in mechanical fabrications and general arrangements.
• 3D CAD Solidworks and PDM proficient.

Responsibilities

• 3D design and modelling on Solidworks.
• Responsible for designs and modifications.
• Produce customer and manufacturing drawings.

Skills

3D CAD Solidworks

Mechanical engineering

Fabrication skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC/D or Degree in Engineering

NVQ Level 3

Tools

PDM system

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer

3–6–month contract / Outside IR35

Location: Sheffield / Chesterfield / Rotherham / Worksop / Alfreton / Mansfield

Gross Rate: GBP35.00p/h – GBP37.50p/h DOE

CAD Solidworks / PDM / design / fabrication / SPM

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client, who are a global leading machinery manufacturer. They operate in the design, manufacture and installation of special purpose machinery into recycling & steel industries, all from their state–of–the–art manufacturing facilities in South Yorkshire.

Due to an increase in business and projects, they are looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on an interim basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3 months and is likely to be extended further.

Responsibilities

• 3D design and modelling on Solidworks, and utilising PDM system
• Responsible for designs & design modifications, as well as modelling complex fabrications, castings and GA s, in a highly technical engineering environment
• Producing customer and manufacturing drawings, BOMs etc.
• Tolerances, and design control, scoping calcs to prove out the designs being proposed
• Assisting aftersales and the release process for a number of quotation designs
• Communicate effectively with internal key stakeholders on the design from sales, engineering and procurement
• Highlight design snagging issues immediately to Engineering Manager

Requirements / Qualifications

• Time served mechanical engineer or NVQ Level 3, and ideally HNC/D or Degree in Engineering
• Skilled within mechanical fabrications, cast products and general arrangements etc
• Ability to work autonomously from concept as well as modifications to existing designs
• Strong mechanical, fabrication and machinery engineering background
• 3D CAD Solidworks and PDM proficient
• Organised, and ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills with both colleagues and clients
• A team player, professional and keen eye for detail

Benefits

• Highly project based mechanical machinery engineering environment
• Responsible role to see through full design process
• Outside IR35 project/contract

I am looking to speak to experienced Mechanical Design Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Luke Corr Contracts Recruitment Manager at ATA Recruitment.