Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer & Mechanical Draughtsman

 3–6-month contract

 Rate: £35.00 - £42.50p/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.

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