Mechanical Design Engineer

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…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £38 – £42/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 9 September 2026

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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.

For this position, you will be required to conduct the following daily duties:

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
The successful contractor will need to have the following 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 ·
The benefits of this position:

Work on safety-critical systems
Join a globally recognised, award-winning engineering business
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Outside IR35 contract
I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Design Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and technically challenging position. For more information, please contact Dom Firth at ATA Recruitment.

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website –

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