Mechanical Design Engineer

Advertised by Vantage Consulting

Location
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary
£30 - £40 an hour
Job type
Contract
Sector
Engineering
Remote working
Yes
Posted
6 October 2026
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Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract

Location: Kettering
Rate: £30-£40 per hour
Contract: Initial contract position

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a manufacturing/engineering environment in Kettering on a contract basis.

The role will involve a mixture of site surveying, mechanical design and 3D CAD, supporting factory layouts, pipework and machinery projects.

Key responsibilities:

  • Survey existing and new pipework runs and produce relevant documentation.
  • Survey and design machine guarding, ensuring designs are practical and compliant with relevant engineering standards.
  • Produce 3D models for new factory layouts and skids.
  • Produce 2D plan drawings of factory layouts.
  • Prepare supporting technical documentation.
  • Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver practical design solutions.

Ideal background:

  • Mechanical Design Engineering experience.
  • Strong 3D CAD experience.
  • Experience with pipework, machine guarding, factory layouts or skids would be advantageous.
  • Good understanding of engineering standards and technical documentation.
  • Able to work independently on site surveys and design projects.

£30-£40ph | Kettering | Contract

Reference 225695014

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