Product Design Engineer Product Specialist Mechanical CAD

Product Design Engineering Specialist - Mechanical CAD (Creo)

Location: Darlington (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting two Product Design Engineering Specialists to support our clients ongoing engineering programmes at a major manufacturing site in Darlington. This is a hybrid initial 6 month temporary contract role, offering a strong blend of hands-on engineering ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

The Role

You will lead the design and development of mechanical components and systems, taking ownership from concept through to detailed design and validation. This is a product-focused role requiring strong CAD capability and the ability to work independently with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier stakeholders.

You'll be responsible for developing optimized mechanical designs that balance performance, cost, weight, durability, manufacturability, and serviceability, while clearly communicating design intent through structured design reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead component or subsystem design concept selection, optimisation, and specification
• Produce high-quality 3D CAD models and drawings using Creo
• Own design decision making and present solutions through formal design review packages
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, suppliers, and validation
• Apply engineering tools and processes such as iDFMEA, GD&T, DVA, FEA (ANSYS) where required
• Support product issue resolution using structured problem-solving methods
• Provide technical leadership on assigned components or smaller projects

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in mechanical product design and development
• Creo CAD modelling experience (essential)
• Ownership of engine systems or mechanical components
• Experience working independently with internal and external stakeholders
• Mechanical component or system analysis experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven background operating at Senior / Lead Engineer level

Desirable

• Experience with Windchill PLM
• Background in internal combustion engine (ICE) component design
• Experience working within regulated or high-quality manufacturing environments

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
• Long-term contract potential beyond the initial 6 months
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact engineering programmes
• Collaborative, technically driven environment

If you're a hands-on mechanical design engineer with strong Creo skills and experience owning complex components or systems, we'd like to hear from you.

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