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Contract Design Engineer - SolidWorks
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 40 - 45 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Wiltshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Contract Design Engineer - SolidWorks IR35 Status: Out
Hourly Rate - Circa £40 DOE
Contract Term - 5 Months
Location - In office at Melksham
We're excited to be supporting a globally recognised leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective equipment for military, law enforcement, and first responder applications. With a strong heritage in advanced engineering and innovation, the company specialises in delivering critical safety solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Due to a short-term increase in project workload, the team is seeking a confident and experienced Contract SolidWorks Design Engineer to support ongoing jig and fixture design work.
Responsibilities, but are not limited to
Creating and updating 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorks
Designing and developing jigs and fixtures for assembly, measurement, and testing applications
Applying surfacing techniques where required to accurately model complex geometries and part interfaces
Producing detailed technical drawings to support manufacturing and assembly processes
Collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure design intent and functionality
Conducting design reviews and implementing feedback to improve product performance and manufacturability
Maintaining accurate CAD data and ensuring design documentation is kept up to date and version-controlled
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for design optimisationExperiences required
Proven experience using SolidWorks for both 3D modelling and 2D technical drawing creation
Previous involvement in jig and fixture design, ideally for assembly, testing, or measurement applications
Strong understanding of surfacing tools within SolidWorks for complex part and surface modelling
Solid background in mechanical design within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings to industry standards, including GD&T
SC Clearance is advantageousFurther Information
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