Mechanical Engineer - Enclosures

GTS Group Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Contract Mechanical Design Engineer to support electronic enclosure design for high-performance products. The role involves leading mechanical design, creating 3D models with PTC Creo, and ensuring effective mechanical and electrical integration. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with electronic enclosures, strong design capabilities, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design with electronic enclosure development.
• Strong background in PTC Creo.
• Good knowledge of materials, particularly in sheet metal and plastic injection moulding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of electronic enclosures, including sheet metal and injection-moulded plastic components.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and assembly documentation using Creo.
• Collaborate closely with electronics and systems engineers.
• Manage design iterations through prototyping, testing, and feedback cycles.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant compliance standards.
• Work within tight timescales to support product delivery milestones.

Skills

Mechanical design

Proficiency in PTC Creo

Designing electronic enclosures

Knowledge of materials

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Direct message the job poster from GTS Group Ltd

We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Mechanical Design Engineer to support a key client in the design and development of electronic enclosures for high-performance industrial or consumer products. This is a contract role ideally suited to someone with a strong background in mechanical design using PTC Creo and a solid understanding of designing for electronics integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design of electronic enclosures, including sheet metal and injection-moulded plastic components
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and assembly documentation using Creo
• Collaborate closely with electronics and systems engineers to ensure mechanical and electrical integration
• Manage design iterations through prototyping, testing, and feedback cycles
• Ensure all designs meet relevant environmental, thermal, and EMC compliance standards
• Work within tight timescales to support product delivery milestones
• Proven experience designing electronic enclosures for industrial, consumer, automotive, or defence applications
• Strong proficiency with PTC Creo
• Good knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes – particularly sheet metal, die-cast, and plastic injection moulding
• Able to work independently and liaise with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles and working with suppliers/manufacturers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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