About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Mechanical Design Engineer roles based in London.
Roles of this type typically sit within engineering-led teams where you would collaborate across disciplines to develop mechanical solutions that meet stringent technical and operational standards.
You could work on design projects requiring applied expertise in mechanical systems, component specification, and design optimisation, with scope to take ownership of defined workstreams and contribute to raising engineering standards within the team.
Typical Role Overview
Location: London, Greater London, England
Type: Contract
Rate: £250–280 per day
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Technical standard: ISO 9001
What You Would Do
- Developing and delivering mechanical designs that meet functional and regulatory requirements
- Creating detailed design documentation, technical drawings and specifications using industry-standard tools
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, controls specialists and project managers
- Conducting design analysis, tolerance studies and design reviews to ensure quality and manufacturability
- Supporting component and material selection based on performance, cost and sustainability criteria
- Contributing to continuous improvement of design processes and engineering standards
- Liaising with suppliers, manufacturing and quality teams to ensure design intent is maintained through production
What You Could Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Proven experience in mechanical design, with demonstrated proficiency in CAD tools and design software
- Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, materials science and manufacturing processes
- Experience working to ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards
- Familiarity with design documentation standards, GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) and technical drawing conventions
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and non-engineering teams
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) or simulation tools
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements or design standards relevant to your industry sector
- Project management experience or exposure
- Experience in agile or collaborative design environments
What Roles Of This Type Could Offer
- The opportunity to work on technically challenging design projects with real-world impact
- Exposure to diverse engineering disciplines and cross-functional collaboration
- Potential for skill development in advanced design tools and methodologies
- Contribution to products and systems that meet high technical and quality standards
- Professional development and progression within engineering teams
- Working in a structured environment that values precision, innovation and continuous improvement
- Flexible contract engagement with potential for extension based on performance and project needs
About SThree
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Disclaimer:
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