Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling)

STR Group Limited; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to oversee the design and validation of complex tooling solutions. This role, based in SE London, demands proficient Creo CAD skills and a strong engineering background. The contractor will lead product industrialisation efforts, ensuring efficient assembly processes. Competitive hourly rate offered for this long-term contract.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing tools and fixtures for assembly.
• Significant experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong application of reliability engineering judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with Supply Chain and R&D teams.
• Define and design tooling and equipment.
• Inspect and validate new tooling against specifications.

Skills

Mechanical design

Tooling design

Reliability engineering

Leadership skills

Stress/simulation analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

FEA (Ansys)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling) - SE London - circa £45 to £52.50 per hour (Umbrella) - Long Term Contract

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to play a key role in the industrialisation and introduction of cutting-edge submerged products into production. This long-term contract offers the opportunity to lead on defining, designing and validating complex tooling and equipment solutions, ensuring efficient assembly processes that deliver exceptional quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with Supply Chain and R&D teams to support the industrialisation of new products.
• Define, design and optimise tooling and equipment, including jigs, lifting fixtures and workstations, for efficient assembly and testing.
• Recommend and implement alternative tooling solutions to improve efficiency, safety and reliability.
• Use Creo CAD to develop and model advanced tooling concepts.
• Present tooling solutions and influence key stakeholders.
• Identify and source external equipment to strengthen production capabilities.
• Manage relationships with tooling manufacturers to ensure delivery, compliance and quality standards are met.
• Inspect and validate new tooling against specification, calibration and inspection requirements.
• Oversee tooling validation and qualification model builds.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven track record in designing tools, fixtures and equipment for complex assembly/manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in Creo CAD preferred.
• Strong ability to apply reliability engineering judgement.
• Experience with FEA (Ansys) for stress/simulation analysis.
• Significant experience in technical/manufacturing environments, ideally within high-reliability sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.

How to Apply

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV