Contract Design Engineer - SolidWorks

Contract Design Engineer - SolidWorks IR35 Status: Out

Hourly Rate - Circa 40 DOE
Contract Term - 6 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 optimisation

Experiences 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 advantageous

Further Information

Circa 36.5 Hours P/W | Monday to Thursday | 9am to 5:30pm | Friday 4:30pm