Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

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, having been awarded Company of the Year.

They are the world’s largest specialists in the design, manufacture, and rental of electrical load testing equipment and power conversion units. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and a strong international presence, including operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, they continue to drive innovation and excellence 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:

• 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

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in modeling and designing mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks
• Ability to convert 2D AutoCAD drawings into 3D models for improved manufacturing efficiency
• Experience in design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM & DFMA)
• Capability to develop full suites of engineering drawings, ensuring modifications and improvements
• Experience in new product development and enhancing existing designs for efficiency and performance

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