Posted: 16 June
The role
Design Engineer - Mechanical / Electrical
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Location: Peterlee, County Durham (Full-Time Onsite)
Rate: Up to £328 per day
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm / Friday: 7:30am - 12:00pm.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Engineer to join a leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation, working on next-generation technology, major product developments, and future machine platforms.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in new product design, vehicle systems integration, and engineering innovation while working alongside multidisciplinary teams in a highly collaborative environment.
The Opportunity
You'll be responsible for delivering design solutions across complex mechanical and electrical systems, supporting projects from concept through to production. Working within a close-knit engineering team, you'll contribute to new technology initiatives, major model updates, and continuous product improvements.
This role offers genuine ownership, technical challenge, and the opportunity to influence the design of industry-leading equipment used worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Lead design and integration projects across mechanical and electrical systems.
Develop harness routing, installation schemes, brackets, enclosures, and supporting structures.
Support new product development programmes and major platform updates.
Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and product support teams.
Manage project deliverables relating to quality, cost, validation, and timing.
Participate in design reviews, prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
Ensure designs meet performance, durability, manufacturability, and serviceability requirements.
Provide technical leadership and support across multiple engineering projects.
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
Proven experience leading engineering or design projects.
Strong product design and development background.
Experience in vehicle systems integration, harness routing, packaging, or installation design.
Proficiency with Creo, Vis View, and Teamcenter.
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Industry Experience
Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in:
Automotive
Off-Highway Equipment
Agricultural Machinery
Industrial Equipment
Mobile Equipment
Any engineering environment involving harness routing and systems integration
Desirable Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
What's On Offer?
Up to £328 per day.
12-month contract with strong potential for extension.
Opportunity to work on innovative technologies and future product platforms.
Exposure to complex engineering projects from concept through production. xsngvjr
Collaborative engineering environment with excellent development opportunities.
