Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - SolidWorks IR35 Status: Out

Hourly Rate - Circa £45 DOE
Contract Term - 12 months, 40 hours, Monday to Friday
Location - In office, Staffordshire

We're excited to be partnering with a global leader that has received industry-wide recognition and was awarded Company of the Year.

They are the world's largest provider specialising in the design, manufacture, and rental of electrical load testing equipment and power conversion units. They operate a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and have a strong international presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, continuously driving innovation in power testing.

We are seeking a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in SolidWorks to support two key projects focused on product and process improvements. The role requires starting from scratch to model components and convert designs from 2D to 3D, ensuring efficiency improvements. You will collaborate with electrical and software engineers while contributing to the design and development of brand-new and existing products

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Model and design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Convert 2D AutoCAD drawings into 3D models for improved manufacturing efficiency
• Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM & DFMA)
• Develop full suites of engineering drawings, ensuring modifications and improvements
• Work on new product development and enhance existing designs for efficiency and performance
• Work closely with electrical engineers using SolidWorks to integrate drawings and models

Experiences required

• Model and design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Convert 2D AutoCAD drawings into 3D models for improved manufacturing efficiency
• Design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM & DFMA)
• Develop full suites of engineering drawings, ensuring modifications and improvements
• Work on new product development and enhance existing designs for efficiency and performance