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Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks

Redline Group Ltd

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

An innovative company in the robotics sector is seeking a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer to enhance product capabilities. This role involves working on a hybrid basis, focusing on design for manufacture and sheet metal components. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in Solidworks and contribute to exciting projects at the forefront of technology. If you have a passion for robotics and a keen problem-solving ability, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience with Solidworks and Solidworks PDM to develop designs.
  • Experience in design for manufacture and sheet metal component design.

Responsibilities

  • Join a design team for a crucial re-design of robotics products.
  • Assess IR35 status and manage designs effectively.

Skills

Solidworks
Solidworks PDM
Design for manufacture
Sheet metal component design
Problem-solving

Job description

Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Solidworks
Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:
EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

CJY1000_1744129359

Job Views:

7

Posted:

08.04.2025

Expiry Date:

23.05.2025

Job Description:

Long-Term Contract Opportunity!

Our client, a forward-thinking company in the robotics industry, is driving innovation with autonomous solutions designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. They are currently seeking a Contract Mechanical Design Engineer on an initial 6-month assignment, working on a hybrid basis with 3 days on site in Cambridgeshire.

As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC.

You will join a small design team tasked with a crucial re-design which will enable the product to extend its capability and functionality. You will be experienced with Solidworks and Solidworks PDM, design for manufacture, and skilled in metal/sheet metal component design, and involved in the prototype process with more time on site during that phase. This role will suit an engineer who has a passion for robotics, a critical eye to problem solve, and is driven to succeed.

Key Skills – Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Solidworks, Cambridgeshire:

  1. Proven experience with Solidworks and Solidworks PDM to develop and manage designs
  2. Design for manufacture (DfM) experience
  3. Sheet metal component design experience

Desirable Skills Include:
  1. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
  2. Autonomous vehicle/robotics experience

This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of new technology – don’t miss out!

For more information or to apply for the Contract Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity in Cambridgeshire, please contact Charlee Yearwood at CYearwood@redlinegroup.com or 01582 878831, quoting reference CJY1000.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.

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