Mechanical Design Engineer
- Salary
Competitive
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Location
Bradford
- Job type
Contract
Contract Design Engineer (SolidWorks)
Bradford, North Yorkshire (3–4 days on-site, remainder WFH)
6 months initially
Outside IR35
ASAP start
Role & Responsibilities
Bradford, North Yorkshire (3–4 days on-site, remainder WFH)
6 months initially
Outside IR35
ASAP start
Role & Responsibilities
- Re-create legacy product drawings and generate new 3D models and 2D technical drawings using SolidWorks.
- Develop full specification documentation for existing products (e.g., shower stools, rehab equipment).
- Produce assembly instructions and product manuals, including exploded views and rendered images.
- Create and document jig/fixture drawings to ensure complete manufacturing records
- Support the transition of acquired products into UK manufacturing facility.
- Assist with design and documentation of additional product lines as the project evolves.
- Strong background in tubing design and manufacturing-focused engineering.
- Experience with Metal Fabrication processes
- Hands-on experience with DFM principles and understanding of jig/fixture design.
- Not purely a product designer — must be familiar with manufacturing environments and practical production considerations.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied, evolving workload.
- Comfortable producing technical documentation and manuals from scratch.
