Mechanical Design Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team on a full-time onsite basis. This is a 3-month contract to cover a resource gap between team members leaving and new starters joining. The engineer will work across multiple active projects, supporting new design work, maintaining existing designs, and ensuring smooth production handover.

• - Create and update 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• - Design and modify enclosures, housings, and mechanical structures.
• Machined Parts
  - Produce designs for machined and aluminium components, ensuring manufacturability.
• - Update legacy designs, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement.
• - Work closely with production teams to resolve build issues and ensure smooth manufacturing.
• - Liaise with external suppliers and fabricators to clarify requirements and manage changes.
• _Process
  - Support manual PLM/documentation processes (no formal PLM system in place).

• Strong Solid Works capability (modelling, assemblies, detailed drawings).
• Experience designing enclosures, machined parts, and aluminium components.
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable supporting production, resolving mechanical issues, and working with suppliers.
• Good understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, fabrication, assembly).