Mechanical Design Engineer

• Job Role: Mechanical Engineer


• Job Type: Contract, Outside IR35


• Work Type: Onsite/Hybrid


• Duration: 8 Weeks +


• Industry: Advanced Manufacturing/Defence


• Location: Cambridge


• Rate: £500/day to £600/day (ltd/Umbrella Available)

Job Role - Mechanical Engineer

Reporting to the Engineering Manager the Mechanical Engineer shall be responsible for the design and development of mechanical sub-modules for integration onto an advanced defence platforms platform. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong CAD design skills and experience delivering high-quality mechanical solutions.

Duties - Mechanical Engineer

• Design mechanical sub-assemblies and components for integration onto platforms.


• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using Creo.


• Manage and maintain design data within Windchill PLM systems.


• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with project requirements.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver solutions to demanding timelines.


• Liaise with manufacturing suppliers and production facilities to support rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacture.


• Recommend suitable materials, manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture approaches.

Skills/Experience - Mechanical Engineer

• Proven mechanical design engineering experience.


• Proficiency in PTC Creo CAD software & AAX plugin.


• Experience using Windchill for product data and configuration management.

Strong background managing complex international supply chains and large supplier networks Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Development Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager and Draughtsperson could be suitable for this position.

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