60 mechanical design engineer jobs found in Preston

We are looking for a skilled and detail-orientated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This is a key role within our design department, contributing to the development of high-quality, compliant technical solutions across the company product range, being responsible for the entire design process from engaging with the customer for their requirements through to design verification. This role requires both technical expertise and commercial awareness, including managing design budgets and influencing clients. This opportunity has arisen at the time when the Engineering Team is pivotal to achieving a cost-effective work environment that contributes to the company’s success. Permanent, full-time contract. Based on-site working Monday to Friday 38 hours per week. This role may be involved with sensitive tasks or information that require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. This will involve the Basic DBS check of your criminal record as well as your...

Mechanical Design Engineers (Outside of IR35) Certain Advantage is hiring for Mechanical Design Engineers based in the Huddersfield area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for Mechanical Design Engineers—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Detailed design Material selection, hand calculation, rotor dynamics Conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling BOM and gear data generation Concession/Non-conformance assessment and resolutionThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Structural design practices and methodologies...

Role: Design Coordinator / Lead Engineer (Mechanical) Location: St. Asaph (Flexible Office/Home Presence) Rate: Up to £60 p/h - Outside IR35/LTD Company (DOE) Duration: 12 Months+ Sector: Wastewater   The business we're working with is an award-winning and innovative contractor providing project solutions for the water and wastewater industry including design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance.   The majority of the design packages to work through and sub contractors to manage are from an M&E bias.   As a Design Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the Design Manager to coordinate the design outputs within a multi-discipline team across the Project or Projects assigned to you from resourcing, technical and timely prospective ensuring compliance with company procedures and Client specification.   This will include distributing packages of work to other team members and taking on client facing responsibilities alongside managing sub...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has Tooling and Creo experience.  Previous experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be great.   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: Bolton or Stevenage – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand...

MEICA Commissioning Engineer Contract | 6 Months Minimum North West (Wastewater Treatment Sites) | Outside IR35 We're looking for experienced MEICA Commissioning Engineers to support wastewater treatment projects across the North West, working on behalf of a major utilities engineering provider. What's in it for you • £450£500/day (outside IR35) • Minimum 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension • Regional work across multiple WwTW sites • Long-term programme of works with steady pipeline • Support from established engineering and project teams What you'll be doing • Lead commissioning activities on wastewater treatment projects (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control & automation) • Ensure systems, plant, and equipment operate to design intent and technical specifications • Manage FAT/SAT, testing, verification, and handover processes • Produce commissioning plans, test scripts, and associated documentation • Coordinate with project...

Electronics Test Design Support Engineer (3061-1) JOB LOCATION: Bolton SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC, BPSS Start DURATION: 6+ Months Likely to be extended WORK PATTERN: Full Time ONSITE. RATE: £ 60 - £ 65 Per hr on Umbrella (Inside IR35) TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Defence/Aero preferable, open to other industries ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES (“Electronics Engineer” OR “Production Support Engineer” OR “Test Systems Designer”) Essential Skillset & Tools Background in electronics; not mechanical engineers/aerospace engineers. ideal/preferable- rf skillset, test systems experience. Overview: * We have a phenomenal opportunity for experienced Electronic Design Engineers to play a leading role in the support of production activities at our state of the art manufacturing facilities. * Working within Production Design Support (PDS) is a highly rewarding role as you not only...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton 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)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process....

Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration) Bolton £35 per hour initially 12 months 1-stage interview Mon-Fri Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing.   What will you be doing? Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEAs, FAIs etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions. Support the Non-Conformance Process using SAP.  A couple of things you should know: Formal...

OLG Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work for a client based in Warrington. This is a full time contract position, for approximately 18 months. 3 Days in office, 2 days from home. This is role is Inside IR35. Basic purpose: Senior Mech Engineer – Required to deliver work packages across various system scope, in a wide variety of mechanical handling and lifting problem solving scenarios. Essential. * CEng/IEng status * Experienced in delivering fit for purpose mechanical design solutions to cost and schedule. * Ability to break down a problem/issue into constituent parts and present options for resolution. * Able to contribute to the production of, deliver to, and report on plans of work. * Able to communicate both verbally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders. * Has a working knowledge and understanding of regulations relevant to the delivery of machinery (SOMSR 2008, CDM, PUWER, LOLER etc.) * Is familiar with...

Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Fire & Gas Location: Warrington - Hybrid (3 days in office) Job type: Permanent and Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 months (rolling contract) Our Client an Engineering company are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer - Fire and Gas for a permanent and contract position in Warrington location. This role is placed within Oil & Gas, Construction or highly regulated industry. We have both contract and staff positions available. Responsibilities: As a Senior Electrical Engineer - Fire and Gas you are responsible for the production of the Electrical design deliverables within a single or multi-discipline engineering EPC Environment. Manage a team of engineers and designers in delivery of high-quality Electrical designs in line with project scope and industry standards. You will collaborate closely with the Lead Engineer to ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining alignment with other...

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer based with our Client in Warrington, within the nuclear industry. This can be worked on a hybrid basis, three days in the office and two remote. BPSS Security Clearance will be needed ahead of starting work. Candidates must be British Citizens and passport holders, and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. The successful Candidate will be responsible for: Assigned work packages, producing engineering design deliverables (specification, drawing, analysis, verification or assessment of engineering) that satisfy the legal and functional requirements along with the associated performance conditions to the agreed time, cost and quality. Delivering a safe, fit-for-purpose, fully integrated and operable design solution that meets product requirements. Producing design deliverables that provide a fit-for-purpose integrated solution which meets specified requirements, including validation...

Senior EC&I Designer – Water Sector (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation / EICA Design Engineer) Contract Type: Long-term Contract IR35: Individual assessment – Inside or Outside IR35 considered Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Office Based: 2–3 days per week (typically Tuesday–Thursday) Sector: Water & Utilities Projects: Multiple UK Water Frameworks This is a long-term contract role. An individual IR35 assessment will be undertaken to determine status, with both Inside and Outside IR35 considered. Role Overview An established engineering organisation delivering projects across UK water and wastewater frameworks is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Designer to join its growing design team. This role focuses on the delivery of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I / EICA) design solutions for regulated water infrastructure projects. You will report directly to the Project Lead Engineer and work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver...

Internal Description Principal Engineer - Safety & Environmental Engineering (Product Safety) Location - Barrow 4 days every 4 weeks Rates - £65 PAYE / £87.83 UMB Duration - 6 month initial contract UK eyes only - need to be eligible for full security clearance The Role We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer - Product Safety to join our Engineering function, supporting one of the UK's most complex and critical defence programmes. In this role, you will work closely with the Engineering Delivery Manager and Mechanical System Owners to develop, deliver and maintain robust Mechanical Systems Design Safety Justifications, forming a key part of the Platform Safety Case. Your work will ensure that our products are safe to own, legal to operate, and compliant with demanding regulatory and customer requirements. You will be playing a vital role in enabling the design to progress successfully into Build and Commissioning. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities...

Principal Mechanical Engineer - BAE Systems  6 month contract - likely extension  80% remote - 2 days every 2 weeks onsite.  £43 PAYE or £57.97 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)  Working on the HVAC / cooling Systems for AUKUS.  The Principal Mechanical Engineer (Platform Systems) shall provide support to the Principal Engineers and/or external specialists during development and analysis of mechanical systems. The Senior Engineer shall be involved in leading analysis and production of technical reports and team deliverables. JOB FUNCTION / CATEGORY Engineering GRADE S4 CORE DUTIES In accordance with the level of supervision/responsibility assigned by role/grade: • Develop design solutions to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones. • Develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme • Understand the contractual and performance...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - BAE Systems Barrow  £53.90 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35  2 days every 2 weeks onsite - 80% remote  12 month contract Specialising in HVAC/Cooling Systems - full job spec below. The Senior Mechanical Engineer (Platform Systems) shall provide support to the Principal Engineers and/or external specialists during development and analysis of mechanical systems. The Senior Engineer shall be involved in leading analysis and production of technical reports and team deliverables. JOB FUNCTION / CATEGORY Engineering GRADE S4 CORE DUTIES In accordance with the level of supervision/responsibility assigned by role/grade: • Develop design solutions to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones. • Develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme • Understand the contractual and performance requirements for various...

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineer (Platform Equipment) to join their dynamic team in Barrow. This contract role offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring 2-3 days per fortnight on-site. Key Responsibilities: Assisting in the production of estimates and the creation of design requirement specifications Developing, promoting, and sharing new technologies for implementation across various businesses and programmes Acting as the engineering, technical, or design authority for a sub-system or Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) Problem solving Experience in cooling systsm, HVAC, mechanical design, heat transfer Job Requirements: Solid experience in mechanical engineering, particularly within the defence and security sector Ability to assist in the creation of design requirement specifications and production estimates Proven track record of developing and promoting new technologies Experience...

We are recruitng for a Building & Construction Project Leader for a leading Aerospace organisation based on site in Broughton. The Project Construction Leader will be responsible for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover. Role Description Set-up and manage Multi-Functional Project Teams to deliver projects in accordance with internal requirements and compliance to company yprocedures. * Lead MFTs through the detailed design of Building Services for a range of projects including major plant replacement and refurbishment works. * An awareness of the associated maintenance and operation of engineering services including condition surveys, service delivery audits and preparing plant replacement/life cycle plans would be a distinct advantage. * Application of industry standard design and calculation software * Liaising with clients, architects and other design team members. *...

An exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer with optical and mechanical experience to join a world-leading business where you will play a key role on innovating projects for global clients. Are you a Test Engineer with optical and mechanical experience? Would you be open to an initial 3-6 month contract with the potential to move into a permanent role? This innovative company specialise in the design and manufacture of high-precision systems used across a range of industrial markets. Due to ongoing success and expansion, they are now looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer to join their expert team. Alongside the senior engineer, you will be tasked with planning, developing and executing test programmes to ensure products meet performance specifications. This will involve generating test plans, setting up and configuring test rigs, and delivering tests to produce data for the wider engineering team. This role would therefore suit an Mechanical Test Engineer looking for a new...

Electrical Design Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract 2-3 days per week on site Samlesbury, Lancashire £47.12 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role * Working closely with other engineering disciplines and functions, supplier and customer areas, fostering a team-working and collaborative product development environment. * Producing and issuing Airframe engineering design data to meet project requirements, in line with design standards, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence. * Identifying project technical risks and opportunities, and where appropriate propose mitigation plans. * Evaluating and resolving design queries, and supporting the generation of resulting modifications and changes. * Supporting the definition and resource planning of design workload delivery. The Candidate * Proficiency in a CAD system, typically CATIA V5 or equivalent toolset, with experience in a PLM system. * Experience of working in a multidisciplinary integrated product...

Panel Builder / Electrical Design Engineer Wigan area £40,000 - £45,000 Location: Onsite Start Date: Immediate Interviews: 1-2 stage process Are you an experienced Panel Builder who can also deliver electrical design? This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer to join a dynamic organisation where your skills will make a real impact. We are seeking a Panel Designer & Builder with 5-15 years of experience (more experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply) who can manage the full lifecycle-from designing large-scale electrical panels to building and testing them on site. What You'll Be Doing Panel Building (70%) Build and test large control panels (up to 2m high) in-house Connect electrical equipment, test cables, and update drawings/documentation Organise transport of equipment and panels to/from sites Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workshop Electrical Design (30%) Create and update electrical drawings (EPLAN experience preferred) Support...