Contract Design Engineer SolidWorks
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Job Location:
North Yorkshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
GBP 45 - 45
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Contract Design Engineer Solid Works IR35 Status: Out / Full Time
Hourly Circa 40 DOE (35-45)
Contract Term Ad hoc
Location Remote or Office Based (Carlton Park Richmond DL11 7AF)
Join an established agricultural equipment supply business currently adding self-manufactured products to complement a line of imported goods working with overseas partners to produce bespoke designs. The business produces general metal fabrication products primarily steel and aluminium including bespoke extrusions welded and riveted assemblies and components with nuts bolts and linkages. They are looking to fill product line gaps and improve design efficiency as they transition from importing to manufacturing.
To support the clients shift towards in-house and overseas manufacturing they require an experienced SolidWorks Design Engineer to create detailed production drawings for fabrication. The goal is to improve control of manufacturing processes reduce delays and ensure accuracy across all deliverables.
Responsibilities but are not limited to
Produce detailed SolidWorks 3D models and manufacturing/production drawings from sketches and design briefs
Generate assembly drawings and technical documentation for fabrication
Apply knowledge of steel and aluminium fabrication weldments rivets nuts and bolts and bespoke extrusions
Assist in costing and process documentation using SolidWorks tools (MM laser cutting welding etc.)
Liaise with team for design intent and ensure designs are compatible with Chinese fabrication standards
Provide drawings suitable for translation and communication with overseas manufacturers
Work independently with minimal supervision delivering accurate and complete design outputs
Experiences required
Proven experience as a Design Engineer using SolidWorks (2025 preferred)
Strong background in metal fabrication steel and aluminium design and manufacturing drawings
Experience producing assembly and detailed technical drawings for production
Ability to interpret conceptual sketches into accurate 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings
Understanding of costing processes within SolidWorks
Independent diligent and detail-oriented approach
Knowledge of agricultural or livestock equipment preferred
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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