Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer Contract Outside IR35 Hourly rate £30 - £50 dependent on experience – 6-12 months Location: Bolton, Lancashire Contract Type: Full-time. Hours to be worked across 4 days Monday to Thursday 7am-5pm. No hybrid / remote working is available. Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take on new challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join our innovative team, where you'll play a crucial role in driving forward the design and manufacturing process. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing 3D models, General Arrangement drawings, and design outputs for manufacture, including assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials, and as-built drawings. Your work will ensure that all designs meet customer specifications, comply with safety regulations, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency. This is a UK based contract for which neither we nor our client can apply for a work permit / VISA. Applicants must be currently eligible to work in the UK. Key Responsibilities: * Develop designs that comply with product assurance limitations and fully consider all stages of the product lifecycle, including manufacturability, install ability, and operability. * Eliminate health and safety risks in designs, adhering to CDM regulations. * Create Designer’s Risk Assessments, identifying mitigation measures. * Prepare 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and produce 2D drawings for customer review and manufacturing, following company procedures and BS 8888 standards. * Ensure accuracy and clarity in self-prepared drawings, models, and documents before releasing them to SQEP Design Checkers. * Collaborate with analysis engineers to ensure designs align with theoretical analysis, addressing any design issues and logging changes as necessary. * Understand build sequences in design outputs before releasing to production. * Attend design and manufacturability reviews, driving the 3D model and communicating design intent to the wider team. * Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance departmental capabilities and efficiency. * Contribute to R&D activities and provide innovative design solutions for bespoke projects. * Maximise change capture on projects, ensuring all changes are logged and communicated. * Liaise with customers and provide support to the wider project team as needed. Skills & Qualifications: * Proficient in Autodesk Inventor for creating 3D models and 2D drawings. * Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and engineering standards (BS 8888). * Experience in risk assessment and understanding of CDM regulations. * Ability to work collaboratively with analysis engineers and cross-functional teams. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly. If you’re passionate about mechanical design, eager to contribute to innovative projects, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of mechanical design