Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Mechanical Design Engineer12 Month Fixed Term ContractNewmarket, Suffolk40,000 50,000 + 5% Bonus + Excellent BenefitsSome engineering roles are about maintaining drawings.This one is about building something that is scaling fast.Our client, a specialist engineering manufacturer, is entering a significant phase of growth. Production has ramped, facilities have been redesigned to support mass manufacture, and the mechanical design function now sits at the heart of that transition.They are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is project-based work with genuine potential to become permanent as the business continues to expand.This role bridges new product development and production engineering. You will not be sitting in isolation, modelling parts. You will be working closely with engineers, production teams and wider stakeholders to turn prototypes into robust, manufacturable products.The opportunityYou will be responsible for:Producing detailed 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorksSupporting the productionisation of prototype designs into volume manufactureOverseeing hands-on fabrication and testing of mechanical prototypesUndertaking tolerance analysis including GD&TGenerating and maintaining drawings to BS8888 and ISO standardsApplying DFM principles to improve manufacturabilitySupporting change control processes and continuous improvement initiativesContributing to documentation across the full product lifecycleThis is an environment where designs go through the full engineering lifecycle. From concept through validation, into production and ongoing support. If you enjoy seeing your work built, tested and deployed, this will suit you.What they are looking forDegree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similarAround 3+ years experience in product design and developmentExperience supporting manufacturing in medium to high volumesConfident using 3D CAD, SolidWorks is advantageousStrong understanding of materials, finishes and manufacturing processesClear communicator, comfortable working cross-functionallySelf-sufficient but collaborativeCulturally, this is a relaxed and highly collaborative team. Jeans and t-shirt environment, open communication, strong technical depth across disciplines. They invest heavily in training and development, including formal software training if required.Package & BenefitsSalary 40,000 50,0005% annual company performance bonus25 days of annual leavePrivate Medical Insurance funded by the company, with the option to include familyLife assurance at 3x salaryCycle to Work schemeGym membership and additional flexible benefitsThe bigger pictureThis is a business that grew by 30% last year and is forecast to continue. They have reconfigured their production facility to support volume output and are balancing new product innovation with real-world manufacturing scale.For the right engineer, this is an opportunity to embed yourself in a technically strong team during a period of genuine expansion. The contract provides defined project exposure, structured support and the realistic prospect of becoming part of the long-term engineering capability as growth continues.If you are looking for a role where your designs move beyond screen and into production at pace, this is worth a serious conversation.

Created: 2026-03-20