We are looking to support our client in Greater Manchester with a requirement for a Mechanical Design Engineer on a 6 month contract basis with the possibility for some further extension. This will operate on an outside IR35 basis so limited company contractors will be able to operate, and a rate between £35 and £45 per hour is expected, subject to level of experience and suitability. Candidates will be required to work in the office full time initially and then switch to a hybrid model of 3 days office based and 2 from home after a few weeks’ orientation.
The client is looking for a good engineering background first and foremost with strong experience and knowledge of typical mechanical equipment and terminology including: Limits and fittings, bearings, linear guides, rotating equipment, and automated equipment such as motors, gearboxes, and drives. They should also have a basic knowledge of working with steel structures. The client is using Creo design software however they are flexible on this and willing to provide training and assistance. A design engineer with good experience and equipment knowledge, with prior experience on Solid Works would be potentially suitable
This will be to work on a bespoke client project relating to a large moving gantry. They will receive input and ideas from the team and be asked to work up a model without need for frequent supervision or explanation of the equipment involved – but still possessing the ability to ask questions where necessary.
Duties:
- Undertake engineering design, analysis, and calculations to underpin our equipment designs.
- Participate in design reviews, and recommend design modifications to improve functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful project completion.
- Support in the development of concepts and design solutions for new technology, including planning, testing and verification activities.
- Producing technical reports, specifications, and other technical documentation.
- Produce 3D CAD models and drawings for detailed design.
- Review and approve reports, CAD models and drawings for junior engineers
- Liaise and build relationships with key suppliers to procure fabrication of bespoke machinery frames
For more information and to apply please send a CV to david.yarwood@dats.co.uk
As a UK contract role all applicants will require existing eligibility to work in the UK without further sponsorship.