Design Engineer
CV-LibraryDerby, Derbyshire, East MidlandscontractPosted: 6 March 2026
Apply NowMechanical Design Engineer – Contract (6 Months)
Derby £30 per hour
We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a busy engineering team on a 6-month contract. This role will focus on updating and improving existing mechanical designs, restructuring legacy engineering documentation, and supporting ongoing product development activities.
Key Responsibilities
Create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks
Update and reorganise legacy CAD drawings and assemblies
Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Produce detailed manufacturing drawings including GD&T
Support engineering change processes and design documentation updates
Work closely with manufacturing and service teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
Assist with design improvements and minor redesign workRequirements
Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Strong SolidWorks 3D CAD skills
Experience creating and managing BOMs
Strong experience producing manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
Experience working with large assemblies and legacy design data
Good understanding of GD&T and design for manufacturing (DFM)This is a great opportunity to join an established engineering team supporting the development and improvement of complex mechanical systems.
If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch
Derby £30 per hour
We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support a busy engineering team on a 6-month contract. This role will focus on updating and improving existing mechanical designs, restructuring legacy engineering documentation, and supporting ongoing product development activities.
Key Responsibilities
Create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks
Update and reorganise legacy CAD drawings and assemblies
Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Produce detailed manufacturing drawings including GD&T
Support engineering change processes and design documentation updates
Work closely with manufacturing and service teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
Assist with design improvements and minor redesign workRequirements
Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Strong SolidWorks 3D CAD skills
Experience creating and managing BOMs
Strong experience producing manufacturing drawings and technical documentation
Experience working with large assemblies and legacy design data
Good understanding of GD&T and design for manufacturing (DFM)This is a great opportunity to join an established engineering team supporting the development and improvement of complex mechanical systems.
If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch