Mechanical Design Engineer (Project / Contract)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead automation projects and mentor junior engineers. This position offers £20 - £30 per hour on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in mechanical design and automation, with strong CAD skills. Join a collaborative environment focusing on innovative machinery design.

Benefits

Outside IR35

Early Finish Fridays

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in mechanical design and automation (bespoke/special-purpose machinery).
• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks or similar) with a detail-oriented, hands-on approach.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with process improvement and project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and automation of an innovate machinery line.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.
• Contribute to FATs and provide second-line workshop and production support.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation

CAD skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract)

On-Site in York, Commutable From: Leeds, Harrogate, Selby, Wetherby, Tadcaster, Malton, Ripon

£20 - £30 per hour (Ltd/Umbrella) | Outside IR35 | 6-Month Initial Contract + Early Finish Fridays

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in bespoke machinery or automation looking for an excellent opportunity to oversee innovative design projects from concept to completion?

On offer is the chance to take ownership of exciting automation projects and play a pivotal part in shaping the future of a respected engineering business.

This forward-thinking engineering company specialises in designing and building bespoke packaging machinery and are now looking to introduce an experienced design engineer to implement some external industry expertise.

You'll be central to the automation and redesign of their flagship product ensuring they are able to remain as the go to supplier within their industry. Alongside this, you will be responsible for mentoring and supporting junior members of the team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, automation, and special-purpose machinery, with excellent CAD skills and a proactive mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge engineering work in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Role:

• Lead design and automation of an innovate machinery line
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development
• Contribute to FATs and provide second-line workshop and production support

The Person:

• 8+ years' experience in mechanical design and automation (bespoke/special-purpose machinery)
• Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks or similar) with a detail-oriented, hands-on approach
• Strong problem-solving mindset with process improvement and project delivery experience

Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Engineer / Manufacturing / CAD / Automation / York / Design Engineer / Mechanical / PLC

Reference Number: 258964

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates