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Mechanical Design Engineer

United Kingdom, Peterlee 25.40 - 29.50 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 28, 2026

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Are you an engineer who loves working where heavy machinery meets high-voltage innovation? ... Imagine walking into a facility where the vehicles being built are so massive they redefine the horizon, and knowing your designs will dictate how they power through the most demanding environments on Earth. If you have a passion for routing, packaging, and seeing your concepts move seamlessly from a Creo screen straight onto the assembly floor, this 12-month contract is your chance to make a massive impact. Location: Peterlee - Office-based. Contract Length: 12 months. Pay Rate: £25.40 - £29.50 per hour. Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am - 12:00 pm. In this role, you will be responsible for mechanically integrating electrical solutions across a diverse range of heavy-duty vehicles.

Job Responsibility

Oversee the packaging and integration of electrical systems within complex vehicle platforms, ensuring robust routing and protection
Design and develop components, brackets, harness routing paths, enclosures, and installation schemes that balance electrical performance with mechanical durability
Partner with mechanical design, electrical systems, manufacturing, suppliers, and purchasing to optimise performance, quality, durability, and cost
Work closely with manufacturing teams to address assembly feasibility, tolerance stack-up, and installation repeatability

Requirements

Hands-on experience with Creo, Vis View, and Teamcenter
Experience within Automotive Industrial, Agricultural Industrial, Mobile Equipment, or any heavy industry featuring complex harness routing
Proven experience with vehicle systems integration, including routing, packaging, structural interfaces, and installation design
Ability to identify root causes and develop technical solutions across both electrical and mechanical domains
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

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