Our client, a leader in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves designing a wide range of complex engine components, with a focus on off-highway, large engine, heavy-duty, and marine applications.

Key Responsibilities:

The mechanical design of components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases

Carrying out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks

Ensuring that system and component specifications meet the required design standards

Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase

Producing assembly drawings and bills of materials

Managing design change requests in a timely manner

Ensuring the fit and function of responsible parts or systems and their interaction with other systems

Maintaining up-to-date layout drawings and creating component or system design plans

Collaborating with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture and assembly

Reporting progress of all assigned tasks to project management teams, chief designer, or engineering manager

Creating technical reports and documentation required for engineering projects

Highlighting mechanical technical risks to the chief designer or engineering manager

Preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews

Generating minutes from design reviews if required

Keeping up to date with and disseminating the latest manufacturing techniques, technology trends, and developments in design tools

Liaising with suppliers and other departments to ensure timely availability of information and addressing customer requests promptly

Ensuring that design files and documentation are kept up to date and stored according to department procedures

Job Requirements:

Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

Experience as a Design Engineer in the range of 4 to 10 years

Broad mechanical design knowledge with experience in engine design, including castings, housings, air paths, cranktrain, cylinder head, cylinder block, and fuel systems

experience in off-highway, heavy-duty diesel, industrial, medium speed, marine, or large engine areas

Proficient with CREO and familiar with PLM, preferably PTC Windchill

Understanding of and ability to produce high-standard technical drawings with competency in GD&T

Ability to achieve specified deadlines and timescales while producing designs

Confident and proactive character, with the capability to lead in challenging situations

Excellent communication skills for dealing with employees, external clients, and suppliers

If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team