At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative designs using SolidWorks and collaborate on exciting engineering projects.
- Company: Join a globally recognised engineering firm with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible contract, and the chance to work on safety-critical systems.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-profile industries like defence and marine.
- Qualifications: SolidWorks experience and a background in mechanical design or draughting.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 40 £ per hour.
6 month contract
Rate: £38.00 - £42.00 p/h
Middlesborough / Darlington / Hartlepool / Sunderland
SolidWorks / PDM
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client-based Teesside who are globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business operating across several high-profile industries including defence, marine & offshore. Due to a new project win, they are looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers & Draughtsman to join their team on an interim basis for an initial 3–6-month contract.
For this position, you will be required to conduct the following daily duties:
- 3D modelling in SolidWorks - designing enclosure modifications, bespoke brackets, manifolds and internal component layouts
- Supporting, updating and maintaining existing 3D models and engineering drawings
- Finalising and issuing manufacturing drawings to the required standard
- Defining and applying appropriate tolerances across all designed components
- Attending weekly cross-functional project meetings with project managers and technical leads
- Daily catchups with the mechanical team lead to review workload and progress
The successful contractor will need to have the following attributes:
- Solid, hands-on SolidWorks experience used in a real working environment
- Familiarity with assemblies and a mix of commercial off-the-shelf and bespoke parts
- Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings
- Background in mechanical design or draughting - degree qualified ideally, though strong experience will be considered
- PDM experience desirable but not essential - full training provided
The benefits of this position:
- Work on safety-critical systems
- Join a globally recognised, award-winning engineering business
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Outside IR35 contract
I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Design Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and technically challenging position. For more information, please contact Dom Firth at ATA Recruitment.
ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis.
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Mechanical Design Engineer in Redcar employer: ATA Recruitment
Join a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business in Teesside, where you will work on safety-critical systems within a collaborative and supportive team environment. This role offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to high-profile projects across various industries, making it an excellent choice for Mechanical Design Engineers seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
