Design Engineer

Our client is a well established manufacturer that are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support on an initial 3 month contract based in Birmingham. Job Responsibilities * Design and develop commercial retail…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £35 – £40/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 October 2026

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About this contract

Our client is a well established manufacturer that are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support on an initial 3 month contract based in Birmingham.

Job Responsibilities

* Design and develop commercial retail refrigeration equipment using SolidWorks 3D CAD.

* Produce detailed engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation and design change records.

* Design manufacturable sheet metal components and assemblies for production.

* Work closely with UK and overseas suppliers to support manufacturing, resolve technical queries and drive continuous improvement.

* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and day-to-day engineering activities.

* Ensure designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities and relevant engineering standards.

* Support product testing, compliance activities and development laboratory projects where required.

Skills Required

* Proven experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD within a manufacturing or product design environment.

* Strong sheet metal design experience and the ability to produce detailed manufacturing drawings.

* Excellent attention to detail with engineering documentation and technical drawings.

* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

* Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

* Experience within commercial refrigeration or a related manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

* Basic understanding of refrigeration systems and associated engineering principles is advantageous.

Contract Details:

* Initially 3 months

* Must be available immediately

* Onsite at least 4 days a week

* Birmingham

* Inside IR35

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