Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you a pragmatic, hands-on engineer who thrives on solving real-world challenges? We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, innovative team focused on the development of electrified machine demonstrators and prototypes. If you enjoy working close to the hardware and seeing your designs evolve from concept to a functional machine, we would love to meet you.

• Lead concept and detailed design activities for electrified machine systems and subsystems.
• Create and maintain high-quality engineering models, drawings, and comprehensive design documentation.
• Oversee mechanical packaging, electrical integration, and complex machine-level design tasks.
• Collaborate across build, validation, and project teams to ensure seamless development.
• Investigate technical issues and implement practical, immediate engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, and essential engineering change activities.
• Support commissioning and validation programs, with occasional travel to project or customer sites.

• Strong mechanical design experience within a product development environment.
• Proven electrical design and integration experience, preferably with vehicle, industrial, or electrified systems.
• Proficiency in Creo, with the ability to manage complex engineering models and technical drawings.
• Background in automotive, off-highway, or heavy-duty machinery industries.
• A self-motivated team player who is comfortable in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to take ownership of tasks with limited supervision.

• Compensation: Pay up to £27.22 per hour (PAYE).
• Contract: Initial 12 month month assignment.
• Schedule: 37-hour working week, full-time on-site in Peterborough
• Environment: Collaborative, fast-paced atmosphere focusing on cutting-edge electrification programs.

Our client is at the forefront of engineering innovation, specialising in advanced rapid electrification development. They offer a unique environment where engineers gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial concept to machine validation. Join a team that values your technical expertise and your passion for delivering practical, high-impact results.

To Apply: Please submit your resume today or contact Becky at

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

Creo,design

qualifications

Beng

education

BSc engineering