Contract Design Engineer - SolidWorks

Contract Design Engineer – SolidWorks Status: Outside Hourly – Circa £45 DOE Contract Term – 3 months, potential for extension Location – Barnet, In Office We\’re excited to be partnering with a long-established engineering company with decades of experience supporting the global marine and industrial sectors. Specialising in reverse engineering, precision manufacturing, and component re-engineering, they deliver high-quality, technically robust solutions for complex rotating and reciprocating equipment such as compressors, pumps, and purifiers across the shipping, oil & gas, power generation, and related industries. We\’re seeking an experienced Contract Design Engineer. You will be responsible for reverse-engineering a variety of mechanical components used in marine machinery. What You\’ll Be Doing Reverse-engineering complex mechanical parts by producing accurate 3D CAD models and 2D production drawings using SolidWorks Creating and updating detailed component drawings from existing parts, including assemblies and exploded views where required Interpreting and redesigning components of marine reciprocating compressors, centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and marine purifiers – such as pistons, cylinders, shafts, bearings, impellers, rotors, and couplings Analysing, reviewing, and improving legacy drawings, with a focus on engineering standards and accurate machining and fitting tolerances Designing new parts or assemblies using reference data from existing components, documentation, and technical specifications Applying sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, tolerancing standards (including GD&T), and marine equipment operation Considering manufacturing feasibility throughout the design process, including casting and machining practicesExperiences Required Strong 3D modelling and 2D drafting experience using SolidWorks, including application of GD&T Experience with FEA software, ideally SolidWorks Simulation, to assess load paths, stress concentrations, and material interaction Solid background in mechanical design or draughting for manufacture (DFM), ideally within marine, heavy machinery, or rotating equipment sectors Proven ability to reverse-engineer physical components into accurate CAD models and technical drawings Sound understanding of mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, purifiers, and their key components (e.g. pistons, impellers, shafts, gears, bearings) Experience working with cast and machined parts, and interpreting legacy drawings or historical technical documentationFurther Information Circa 30 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | Flexible Hours | Core Office Hours 8:30am to 5pm