Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Job in
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-27
Listing for:
ARCA Consulting Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ARCA is supporting an engineering business to bring in an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer on a contract basis.
This is a hands-on role focused on the design, development and engineering validation of heavy-duty vehicles and mechanical equipment, taking designs from concept through to manufacture.
The work:
* Mechanical design and development of heavy-duty vehicles and machinery
* 3D CAD, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings
* Design of fabricated structures, machined components and welded assemblies
* Engineering calculations and FEA to validate mechanical designs
* Analysis of stress, heat, fluid flow and vibration
* Material selection, tolerancing, fits and technical specifications
* Design for manufacture and assembly
* Prototype development, testing and validation
* Improving existing designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, weight and cost
* Investigating technical and manufacturing issues and developing practical engineering solutions
* Working closely with manufacturing, quality, procurement and suppliers
What they’re looking for:
* Strong mechanical design experience within heavy machinery, off-highway, construction/agricultural equipment, specialist vehicles or another relevant heavy engineering environment
* Proven experience taking mechanical designs from concept through to manufacture
* Strong knowledge of fabricated structures, metals, machining and welding
* Hands-on engineering calculations and FEA experience
* Experience across structural/stress analysis, with exposure to thermal, fluid flow and/or vibration analysis
* Strong understanding of DFM/DFA and practical manufacturing processes
* Experience working with large mechanical assemblies
* SOLIDWORKS experience preferred
* Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions and take ownership of engineering deliverables
Details:
* Contract:
3-6 months initially – Outside IR35
* Location:
North Cambridgeshire – hybrid working
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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