Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Design Engineer Contract Mechanical Design Engineer Immediate start available Duration:  3 months Opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer with Inventor or SolidWorks experience to…

Pay rate £40 – £50/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 September 2026

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Job Title: Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

Immediate start available

Duration:  3 months

Opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer with Inventor or SolidWorks experience to undertake a technically varied role in support of a key project.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a solid background in Inventor or SolidWorks to work on a New Product Development project, undertaking detailed conceptual design and supporting the complete project life cycle.

As Contract Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have the ability to :

Undertake Mechanical Design of New Product Development (complete product life cycle)
Undertake detailed designs using 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Inventor)
Concept Generation
Produce Documentation to support Development
Knowledge of manufacturing methods The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will have;  

Proven mechanical design experience within a fast-paced development environment (Ideally 4-5 years min)
Experience working on instrumentation or complex bespoke equipment/machinery
3D CAD  - SolidWorks or Inventor
Full Product Life-cycle Design Experience. 

If you feel you have the skills and background to take this opportunity as a Mechanical Design Engineer, please contact Alison Kemp for further details or apply via the link.

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to) Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Lead Mechanical Design Engineer or similar

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