Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 30th October 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Mechanical Product Design Engineering work focuses on designing and developing mechanical products, components, or systems including:

• Applying mechanical engineering principles to develop products, components, and systems that involve movement (e.g., engines, vehicles, robots, prosthetic devices, energy conversion systems, machinery, etc.).
• Supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype mechanical products and assemblies.
• Collaborating with marketing and industrial design teams to develop products that meet technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements.
• May also be involved with designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to other professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.