Mechanical Engineer

Step into a high-impact engineering role where your mechanical design expertise directly shapes robust, reliable products for demanding applications. You’ll join a technically driven team that values precision, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to translate complex requirements into manufacturable, compliant solutions.

About the Role:

As a Contract Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for end-to-end mechanical system design, from concept through to production-ready documentation. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements while remaining cost-effective and manufacturable. Your work will be critical in driving timely project delivery and maintaining the organisation’s reputation for technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed 3D models and engineering drawings in SolidWorks and related CAD tools for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Perform mechanical system design, including sizing, selection, and integration of components to meet functional, performance, and reliability targets.
• Apply materials selection and metallurgy principles to optimise strength, durability, weight, and cost for specific operating environments.
• Conduct thermodynamics and heat transfer analyses to manage thermal loads, cooling strategies, and temperature-dependent performance.
• Design for manufacturability (DFM), translating concepts into designs suitable for machining, casting, forming, and other manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain complete engineering documentation, including BOMs, specifications, and tolerance analyses to support production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve design issues and support prototype builds and design validation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant regulatory, industry, and safety standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on mechanical system design for industrial or product-based applications.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD for 3D modelling, assemblies, and detailed drawing creation.
• Strong background in materials selection and metallurgy, including understanding of material properties, treatments, and failure modes.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, forming, and assembly methods.
• Demonstrated capability in DFM, including designing parts and assemblies that are efficient and cost-effective to manufacture.
• Working knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer, including practical application to real-world mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards relevant to mechanical design and product development, with a track record of compliant designs.
• Ability to operate effectively in a contract environment, managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) or other simulation tools for stress, vibration, or thermal analysis.
• Background in reliability engineering, failure analysis, or root cause investigation.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies as they relate to design.
• Experience working within ISO or other formal quality management systems.
• Strong documentation and configuration management practices using PDM/PLM tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Mechanical Engineering preferred but not required.
• Additional certifications or formal training in SolidWorks, CAD, or advanced mechanical design considered an advantage.
• Ongoing professional development in materials, manufacturing, or thermal analysis viewed favourably.

If you are a mechanically minded problem-solver who thrives on delivering precise, manufacturable designs, this contract role offers an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact—apply now to be considered.