Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Contract 6 Months outside IR35
Hybrid | Birmingham
£35–£40 per hour

We’re recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a leading engineering business based in Birmingham on a hybrid contract basis. The role focuses on the design of mechanical and mechatronic systems for automation and motion-based applications.

Key Responsibilities

* Mechanical design of mechanisms, kinematics, and linkages

* 3D CAD design and detailing using Solid Works

* Development of mechatronic and automated systems

* Integration of actuators, motion control components, and sensors

* Supporting prototyping and proof-of-concept builds

* Applying DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles

* Working closely with manufacturing and cross-disciplinary engineering teams

Required Skills & Experience

* Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer

* Strong background in mechanisms and mechanical systems

* Solid Solid Works CAD experience (assemblies and drawings)

* Experience with automation, mechatronics, or motion control systems

* Knowledge of actuators, sensors, and motion components

* Experience with DFM, prototyping, and concept development

* Ability to work autonomously in a contract environment

Desirable

* Background in special purpose machinery or automation

* Experience with servo, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

Contract Details

* Location:

Birmingham (Hybrid)

* Rate: £35–£40 per hour

* Start Date:

ASAP