CREO Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract

Job Title: CREO Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract)Contract Length: 6 MonthsIR35 Status: Outside IR35Location: UK, South East (Hybrid)Overview:We are looking for a highly experienced CREO Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team on a 6-month contract basis. This role is suited to a contractor with extensive hands-on mechanical design experience, capable of taking ownership of complex design tasks and delivering high-quality engineering solutions with minimal supervision.Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using CREO (Parametric)
• Lead the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies from concept through to production
• Apply robust mechanical engineering principles to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Conduct tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T best practices
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and project teams to ensure seamless product development
• Review, refine, and optimise existing designs for performance and cost efficiency
• Produce and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including BOMs
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews and technical discussions

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within complex product environments
• Advanced proficiency in CREO (Parametric)
• Strong expertise in GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Proven ability to produce detailed, production-ready engineering drawings
• Solid understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Experience working autonomously and delivering to tight project deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with FEA or other simulation tools
• Experience in regulated or high-integrity engineering environments

Contract Details:

• 6-month initial contract, with potential extension
• Outside IR35 engagement
• Competitive day rate, dependent on experience