Principal Mechanical Engineer

Guidant Global; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Stevenage for a 6-month contract working onsite. You will contribute to the full product lifecycle, from concept to validation, within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

The role focuses on Creo-based mechanical design, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure quality and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Strong experience using Creo for mechanical design.
• Experience producing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models, detailed drawings and technical documentation using Creo.
• Carry out mechanical design activities for components and assemblies.
• Support manufacturing teams in resolving design and production issues.
• Contribute to design reviews and engineering assessments.
• Support environmental, functional and qualification testing activities.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
• Perform tolerance analysis, material selection and design calculations where required.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality and manufacturing requirements.

Skills

3D CAD

Tools

Creo (PTC Creo)

Job description

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Stevenage | 4 Days Onsite | 6-Month Contract | Up to £55 per Hour (Inside IR35)
A leading engineering and technology organisation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its highly skilled engineering team on an initial 6-month contract basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically complex products, supporting the design, development and delivery of cutting-edge engineering solutions. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will be involved in the full product lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to testing, manufacturing support and product validation.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models, detailed drawings and technical documentation using Creo.
• Carry out mechanical design activities for components and assemblies.
• Support manufacturing teams in resolving design and production issues.
• Contribute to design reviews and engineering assessments.
• Support environmental, functional and qualification testing activities.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
• Perform tolerance analysis, material selection and design calculations where required.
• Ensure designs meet performance, quality and manufacturing requirements.

Essential Experience

• Strong experience using Creo (PTC Creo) for mechanical design.
• Background in the design of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Experience producing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.