Design Engineer - 12 Month Contract

Design Engineer - Test Facilities

Location: Peterborough (Onsite)
Pay Rate: -38.49 per hour (-307.92 per day Inside IR335)
Duration: 12-Month Contract - Highly likely to extend

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation in Peterborough on an initial 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects supporting the development of new products within a specialist Test Facilities Engineering team.

Working on bespoke mechanical designs rather than production components, you''ll play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions that support engine testing and development programmes.

• Design bespoke mechanical components, assemblies and test equipment.
• Support engine test facilities through the design of rigging systems, driveline components and mechanical equipment.
• Produce 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and engineering calculations.
• Take designs from concept through design reviews, customer feedback and into manufacture.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust engineering solutions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes and future facility developments.

• Strong mechanical engineering background.
• Previous experience using Creo and Teamcenter.
• Excellent understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience producing engineering calculations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Engine test facilities or development environments.
• Automotive, aerospace or heavy engineering industries.
• Knowledge of driveline systems and vibration analysis.
• Engine knowledge (beneficial but not essential).

• -38.49 per hour (-307.92 per day)
• Initial 12-month contract
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, bespoke engineering projects.
• Collaborative engineering environment.
• Immediate start available.

If you''re an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, we''d love to hear from you.