CREO Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract

Job Title: CREO Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Contract Length: 6 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: 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 discussionsRequired 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 abilitiesDesirable Experience: Experience with FEA or other simulation tools Experience in regulated or high-integrity engineering environmentsContract Details: 6-month initial contract, with potential extension Outside IR35 engagement Competitive day rate, dependent on experience