89 mechanical design engineer jobs found in Ampthill

Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? Do you have strong experience using CATIA V5 and a background in machinery or rotating equipment? If so, this 12-month contract could be a great fit for you. Our client, a leading engineering organisation, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing projects. The successful candidate will bring proven design experience, strong CAD capability, and ideally experience working with rotating machinery. Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) 12-month contract Rate: Dependant on experience Monday to Friday on-site Luton Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Job Description • Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA V5 • Produce detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings • Work on machinery projects, with a focus on rotating equipment where possible • Ensure designs meet...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.  Other CAD Package skills are also fine.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...

Mechanical Design Engineer 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Newmarket, Suffolk £40,000 – £50,000 + 5% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Some engineering roles are about maintaining drawings. This one is about building something that is scaling fast. Our client, a specialist engineering manufacturer, is entering a significant phase of growth. Production has ramped, facilities have been redesigned to support mass manufacture, and the mechanical design function now sits at the heart of that transition. They are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is project-based work with genuine potential to become permanent as the business continues to expand. This role bridges new product development and production engineering. You will not be sitting in isolation, modelling parts. You will be working closely with engineers, production teams and wider stakeholders to turn prototypes into robust, manufacturable products. The opportunity...

Mechanical Project/Design Engineer Opportunity – Leading Renewables Contractor - London MK Search are working with a market leading renewables and decarbonisation M&E contractor who are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Project / Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to develop their technical and project experience within a supportive and professional environment. The company in question have recently won a variety of new contracts across London. The Role Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you will assist with the design, coordination, and delivery of decarbonisation on leisure, commercial, education and residential projects. The role offers exposure to both project and design work, with opportunities to build hands-on experience across a range of mechanical systems. The Ideal Candidate We are keen to speak with candidates who have: * A degree or diploma in...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Systems Engineers / Architects on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be hybrid of being split between working from home and onsite.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    A background or knowledge of Systems Engineering and Supplier Management would be beneficial. Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Hourly Rate: £65.00ph   Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description:   We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Architect to join the team. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to...

A well-renowned manufacturer of consumer electronics are seeking to recruit a Contract Design Engineer to join their team to assist with the development of a range of new consumer products. As Mechanical Design Engineer will you be responsible for: Development of whole products as well as mechanisms and sub-assemblies. End-to-end project management of multiple projects from concept through to manufacture. Rapid prototyping, functional lab testing and analysis of test data. Work with external manufacturing partners and other suppliers. To be successful in this role you will have: Proven experience as a Design Engineer. Qualified to degree level in either PhD, MSc, MA, MEng, BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering Experience in medical devices, consumer electronics or household/kitchen appliances. Proven experience in developing plastic injection moulded components and enclosures for mass manufacture. 3D CAD (such as ProE, wildfire, CREO, solidworks, solid-works). We offer full...

We are recruiting for a Technical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling) to work with our London based client on a 6-month rolling contract. Working within the Industrial Operations department, you will be part of the Industrialization team. As a Technical Design Engineer (CAD Tooling), you will be responsible for the definition and design of new tooling and equipment to simplify the assembly of Optical/Electrical products in production whilst maintaining quality and reliability. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT * Engineering degree or equivalent (mechanical, industrial, production). * Experience working on Creo CAD package. * Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure. * Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment. * Organised, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving. * FMEA software experience and NPI experience (beneficial) * 3D print design experience (beneficial) JOB DESCRIPTION * Work closely with SED/R&D to ensure...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.     Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Principal Structural Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: 1 stage video interview   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a High Speed Digital Design Engineer subcontractor.   Rate: £58.00 - £80 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role can be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Job Description: As part of a large team of analogue and digital electronics design engineers, you will be responsible for the electronics design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion applications. As Digital Design Engineer you will support the Technical Lead/Architect in collaboration with the systems, software, firmware, mechanical and...

Building Services Engineer Portsmouth / Stevenage 12 Month Contract £29.89 Per Hour PAYE/ Up To £40 Per Hour Umbrella Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Building Services and Fabric Clerk of Works to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves overseeing and inspecting building services installations (Mechanical, Electrical, and Fabric) on our projects to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and design specifications. You will act as the department's eyes and ears on site, ensuring quality is built into every aspect of the projects under our responsibility.   Key Responsibilities Conduct rigorous inspections of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire systems, and structural fabric to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations and design briefs. Proactively identify and document non-conformances. Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure swift and effective resolution of all site issues. Maintain high-standard site...

Job Title: Mechanical Project Engineer Location: Northwest London (Site-Based) Duration: Minimum 8 Months Project:    Residential Development Overview: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join a flagship £450 million residential development in Northwest London. This is a prestigious, large-scale project offering the opportunity to work within a high-performing delivery team on a technically complex build. Key Responsibilities: Support the delivery of mechanical packages from pre-construction through to installation and commissioning Work closely with the design, commercial, and site teams to ensure smooth project progression Manage subcontractors and ensure works are delivered to programme, quality, and safety standards Review and coordinate mechanical designs, drawings, and specifications Assist with procurement, technical submissions, and RFIs Monitor site progress and resolve technical issues as they arise Ensure compliance with all...

Job Specification: Electrical Design Engineer (Senior - Lead) Business Unit: Data Centre Design Consultancy (Client Side) Location: Remote Reporting to: Associate Director/Director Overview We are seeking highly skilled Senior and Lead Electrical Design Engineers to join our specialist data centre design consultancy team. These roles will be responsible for driving the design, coordination, and delivery of complex electrical systems for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre environments. You will work directly with clients, end users, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop high‑quality, technically robust designs from concept through to construction. Core Responsibilities (All Levels) Lead and produce electrical designs for data centre infrastructure including: HV and LV power distribution UPS systems (static and rotary) Standby generation Earthing and bonding Lighting and small power Busbar distribution systems Develop design documentation:...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

Job Title: Junior Package Engineer (Oil & Gas) Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in office) Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Start Date: Immediate Position Summary A fantastic opportunity is available for a Junior Package Engineer to support offshore oil and gas projects, including FPSO and topside developments. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is looking to build hands-on experience across package engineering, vendor coordination, and project delivery. You will work closely with experienced engineers and project managers, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle from design support through to procurement, inspection, and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Project and Package Support Review vendor documentation and ensure alignment with project requirements Assist with equipment expediting to support delivery schedules Provide general project and administrative support across engineering packages Prepare and...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy in London on an contract basis outside IR35. This hybrid role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary building services engineering team, supporting the delivery of electrical design solutions across a range of building projects. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to the development of electrical building services designs, technical documentation and coordinated BIM models. This role is based in the London office with hybrid working available, offering the chance to work on high-quality building services projects alongside experienced engineers and consultants. Key Responsibilities · As an Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: · Producing electrical building services designs for a variety of building projects · Developing electrical schematics, layouts and...

We are working with this leading multi national data centre and mission critical specialist who are working on schemes across UK and europe. With data centres being crucial components of today's infrastructure, supporting everything from business to public services. Operators must ensure the longevity, efficiency, and sustainability of their sites while optimizing them for mission-critical tasks. The teams are at the forefront of designing innovative and energy-efficient data centres, ensuring that our clients meet their goals of performance, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. The Opportunity Join our international and multidisciplinary team of passionate design engineers and help us create high-quality, sustainable, and innovative data centre structures. You will work on medium to large-scale mission-critical projects, covering all stages of design - from concept to construction supervision and handover. As part of an interdisciplinary team of architects, advisors &...

Do you have an interest in materials testing, coatings, or analytical laboratory equipment? Job Title: Junior Applications Engineer Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Hours: Monday - Thursday (8.30am - 5pm) Friday (8:30am - 2:00pm) Salary: £14 - £14.50 Contract Type: Full time, Temp to Perm for right person Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking a Junior Applications Engineer As Junior Applications Engineer your duties will include: * Operating and maintaining laboratory and analytical equipment * Preparing chemical solutions and assisting with laboratory testing procedures * Testing, evaluating and processing coatings for a wide range of engineering applications * Preparing documentation and recording results An ideal candidate for the Junior Applications Engineer will have: * A background in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Design or a related field * Knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment (advantageous but not essential) * Practical skills such...