Summary: The Mechanical Design Engineer role is a part-time, contract position focused on supporting various mechanical design activities for clients across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will work independently, utilizing their expertise in CAD tools to assist with design modifications, technical drawings, and product development. This position allows for remote work with occasional meetings in London. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical engineering and design principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support a variety of mechanical design activities based on client requirements.
- Perform 3D CAD modelling and assembly design.
- Create technical drawings and detailing.
- Provide product development support.
- Implement design modifications and maintain engineering documentation.
- Assist with concept studies and prototype work.
Key Skills:
- BEng (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3–5 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, Catia, Fusion 360, or similar CAD platforms.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and drafting standards.
- Excellent problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.
- Quick learner with good technical intuition.
- Self-organised and comfortable working independently.
- Professional communication skills.
- Based in the UK and able to work remotely.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
Mechanical Design Engineer (Part-time / Contract)
Location: Remote (UK only) | Occasional London meeting
Contract: Part-time | Self-employed contractor
Crafiz Solutions is expanding its capacity as we take on new client projects across multiple sectors. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join us on a part-time, contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who works well independently and can support varied design tasks as needed.
ROLE OVERVIEW
You will support a variety of mechanical design activities depending on client requirements. Typical work includes:
- 3D CAD modelling and assembly design
- Technical drawings and detailing
- Product development support
- Design modifications and engineering documentation
- Assistance on concept studies and prototype work
Since different clients use different tools, experience in any major CAD platform is acceptable.
REQUIREMENTS
- BEng (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
- 3–5 years of relevant mechanical design experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, Catia, Fusion 360, or similar
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and drafting standards
- Excellent problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
- Quick learner with good technical intuition
- Self-organised and comfortable working independently
- Professional communication skills
- Based in the UK and able to work remotely
WORKING WITH US
- Small and growing engineering services startup
- Flexible workload depending on projects
- Exposure to real-world design challenges across different sectors
- Professional, supportive and collaborative environment
CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION
- Part-time, flexible and ad-hoc based on active projects
- Remote working with occasional in-person meetings in London if required
- Contractor / self-employed arrangement
- Competitive hourly rate, based on experience and within UK industry norms
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