Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Ganymede Solutions Limited
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Mechanical Design Engineer

6 month contract

Rate: £38.00 – £42.00p/h

Middlesborough / Darlington / Hartlepool / Sunderland

SolidWorks / PDM

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client-based Teesside who are globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business operating across several high-profile industries including defence, marine & offshore. Due to a new project win, they are looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers & Draughtsman to join their team on an interim basis for an initial 3-6-month contract.

  • 3D modelling in SolidWorks – designing enclosure modifications, bespoke brackets, manifolds and internal component layouts
  • Supporting, updating and maintaining existing 3D models and engineering drawings
  • Finalising and issuing manufacturing drawings to the required standard
  • Defining and applying appropriate tolerances across all designed components
  • Attending weekly cross-functional project meetings with project managers and technical leads
  • Daily catchups with the mechanical team lead to review workload and progress

The successful contractor will need to have the following attributes:

  • Solid, hands-on SolidWorks experience used in a real working environment
  • Familiarity with assemblies and a mix of commercial off-the-shelf and bespoke parts
  • Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings
  • Background in mechanical design or draughting – degree qualified ideally, though strong experience will be considered
  • PDM experience desirable but not essential – full training provided

The benefits of this position:

  • Work on safety-critical systems
  • Join a globally recognised, award-winning engineering business
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Outside IR35 contract

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Posted: September 15th, 2026