Ganymede Solutions
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer at Ganymede Solutions, based in Sunderland, North East. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Sunderland, North East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Mechanical Engineer
Reference 639522438616454566
About the role
Mechanical Design Engineer
6 month contract
Rate: £38.00 - £42.00p/h
Middlesborough / Darlington / Hartlepool / Sunderland
SolidWorks / PDM
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client-based Teesside who are globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business operating across several high-profile industries including defence, marine & offshore. Due to a new project win, they are looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers & Draughtsman to join their team on an interim basis for an initial 3–6-month contract.
Responsibilities
- 3D modelling in SolidWorks - designing enclosure modifications, bespoke brackets, manifolds and internal component layouts
- Supporting, updating and maintaining existing 3D models and engineering drawings
- Finalising and issuing manufacturing drawings to the required standard
- Defining and applying appropriate tolerances across all designed components
- Attending weekly cross-functional project meetings with project managers and technical leads
- Daily catchups with the mechanical team lead to review workload and progress
Attributes
- Solid, hands-on SolidWorks experience used in a real working environment
- Familiarity with assemblies and a mix of commercial off-the-shelf and bespoke parts
- Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings
- Background in mechanical design or draughting - degree qualified ideally, though strong experience will be considered
- PDM experience desirable but not essential - full training provided
Benefits
- Work on safety-critical systems
- Join a globally recognised, award-winning engineering business
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Outside IR35 contract
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Reference: 639522438616454566 · Posted 35 minutes ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via Ganymede Solutions
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