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Contract Design Engineer
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24 October 2026 (Yesterday)
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21 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Contract Design Engineer IR35 Status: Out
Hourly Circa 55.00 DOE
Contract Term 8 weeks (initially extension confirmed)
Location Hybrid in Didcot Oxfordshire
Join a pioneer in advanced industrial measurement systems and high-performance analytical instrumentation. Operating out of a state-of-the-art facility they develop precision optical and mechanical measurement products that enable global clients to analyse and optimise complex chemical and manufacturing processes in real time.
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer contractor proficient in SolidWorks to accelerate the development programme for the next generation of our clients flagship analytical this role you will drive detailed design activities through to manufacture assembly and full production release.
Contract Structure & Project Phasing
This assignment will begin with an initial 8-week full-time block focused on completing detailed design prototyping and refining the product ahead of low-volume production. Following this phase there will be a brief interim period where work will be supplied on an ad-hoc / part-time basis during initial testing and feedback followed by a full-time push to support full-scale manufacturing and the official product launch.
Responsibilities but are not limited to
- Develop refine and maintain detailed 3D SolidWorks models assemblies and manufacturing drawings
- Manage design revisions and configuration control using SolidWorks PDM
- Apply GD&T principles in accordance with BS 8888 and ISO 1101
- Support mechanical design for components operating in harsh industrial chemical environments
- Liaise directly with suppliers machine shops and internal engineers to improve manufacturability generate RFQs and support procurement
- Support prototype builds testing and evaluation generating assembly documentation and work instructions for smooth production release
Experiences required
- Strong commercial experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
- Proven mechanical design track record taking complex machined components and assemblies from concept through to manufacture
- High proficiency in producing manufacturing drawings and applying GD&T (BS 8888 / ISO 1101)
- Direct experience engaging with suppliers machine shops and multidisciplinary product development teams
- Desirable: Experience with scientific/analytical instrumentation opto-mechanical assemblies industrial process equipment sealing systems/O-rings (ISO 3601) or specialised materials (Hastelloy C276 Titanium alloys 316/316L Stainless Steel)
Additional Information: Circa 37.5 Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm 1 Hour Lunch Hybrid (3 days office 2 at home)
Required Skills:
Strong commercial experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM Proven mechanical design track record taking complex machined components and assemblies from concept through to manufacture High proficiency in producing manufacturing drawings and applying GD&T (BS 8888 / ISO 1101) Direct experience engaging with suppliers machine shops and multidisciplinary product development teams Desirable: Experience with scientific/analytical instrumentation opto-mechanical assemblies industrial process equipment sealing systems/O-rings (ISO 3601) or specialised materials (Hastelloy C276 Titanium alloys 316/316L Stainless Steel)
