Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract
Job Type: Contract - 6 Months
Start date: ASAP
Location: Teddington
Working Arrangements: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week on site
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate: £45-55/hr Outside IR35
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading scientific and engineering organisation in Teddington.
You will be responsible for the end-to-end mechanical design of precision instruments, test equipment and measurement systems, translating customer requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, project managers, manufacturing teams and suppliers to deliver high-quality designs to cost and programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop precision mechanical systems and equipment.
- Produce 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings.
- Interpret customer and technical requirements.
- Apply DFMA principles and sound engineering practices.
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Support technical problem-solving, risk management and engineering change.
- Ensure designs meet quality, cost and delivery requirements.
Essential Skills
- Proven mechanical design experience within precision engineering, scientific instrumentation, aerospace, defence or a similar environment.
- Strong 3D CAD experience, ideally SolidWorks.
- Experience with PLM systems and detailed engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of ISO GPS, BS8888, materials, tolerancing and manufacturing processes.
- Experience applying DFMA principles.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join?
An excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging, bespoke projects within a specialist scientific and engineering environment, developing precision equipment and innovative measurement solutions.
Ready to Apply?
If you are an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a challenging six-month contract in Teddington, we want to hear from you.
Interested in this position? Please click "Apply Now".
Company Information
This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a wide range of clients, from major global organisations to innovative SMEs and start-ups. Rullion is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all employees and applicants
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.