Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Contract Outside IR35 Hourly rate £30 - £55 dependent on experience – 6-12 months

Location: Bolton, Lancashire

Contract Type: Full-time

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take on new challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join our innovative team, where you'll play a crucial role in driving forward the design and manufacturing process.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing 3D models, General Arrangement drawings, and design outputs for manufacture, including assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials, and as-built drawings. Your work will ensure that all designs meet customer specifications, comply with safety regulations, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency.

This is a UK based contract for which neither we nor our client can apply for a work permit / VISA. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop designs that comply with product assurance limitations and fully consider all stages of the product lifecycle, including manufacturability, install ability, and operability.
• Eliminate health and safety risks in designs, adhering to CDM regulations.
• Create Designer’s Risk Assessments, identifying mitigation measures.
• Prepare 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and produce 2D drawings for customer review and manufacturing, following company procedures and BS 8888 standards.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity in self-prepared drawings, models, and documents before releasing them to SQEP Design Checkers.
• Collaborate with analysis engineers to ensure designs align with theoretical analysis, addressing any design issues and logging changes as necessary.
• Understand build sequences in design outputs before releasing to production.
• Attend design and manufacturability reviews, driving the 3D model and communicating design intent to the wider team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance departmental capabilities and efficiency.
• Contribute to R&D activities and provide innovative design solutions for bespoke projects.
• Maximise change capture on projects, ensuring all changes are logged and communicated.
• Liaise with customers and provide support to the wider project team as needed.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor for creating 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and engineering standards (BS 8888).
• Experience in risk assessment and understanding of CDM regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with analysis engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.

If you’re passionate about mechanical design, eager to contribute to innovative projects, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of mechanical design!