Product Design Specialists (Mechanical CAD)

Job description

CMC are currently looking for a Product Design Specialists (Mechanical CAD) to join our Darlington site. This is a contract opportunity with potential for extension following a positive evaluation.

In this role you will lead design and development for engineering assignments including products, parts, components, systems, or portions of major projects.

This product focused position applies specialized knowledge of engineering principles and design practices to create optimized design concepts and mechanical design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability.

This role effectively communicates the capability of a design concept to meet cross-functional requirements including assessment of alternative and competitive design concepts and works effectively across cross-functional disciplines to develop corporate and customer requirements including those required to resolve product issues.

Key Information

• Inside IR35
• Based in Darlington - Hybrid Working Arrangement - 3 Days Onsite
• Competitive Rate
• 6 Month Contract - Potential for extension

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and development activities for products, parts, components, systems, or elements of major engineering projects
• Own component or subsystem design from concept through validation, considering cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability
• Communicate design intent through detailed Design Review packages to PPT, VPI, and VPCR teams
• Lead design concept selection, optimization, and specification definition
• Apply and execute engineering processes and tools including:
• iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T
• Creo (mandatory)
• ANSYS Workbench
• Work independently with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and manufacturing teams
• Provide technical leadership on complex components or smaller projects with full accountability
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and systems
• Coordinate and guide technicians and early-career engineers where required

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven ownership of engine system or component development
• Strong 3D CAD modelling and mechanical design experience (Creo required)
• Engine component or system analysis experience (essential)
• Ability to work independently across cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present and justify design decisions

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Windchill PLM
• Recent experience in ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) component design and development

Why work with CMC?

By partnering with CMC, you gain access to a global network of advanced engineering projects. From our worldwide offices, we support you throughout the project lifecycle with full scope-of-work transparency before you begin. Once your project is complete, we help secure your next engagement, ensuring continuity and support in your consulting career.

If you have the relevant capabilities and are interested in pursuing this assignment, talk to our consultants today:

oliver.padget@cmcexpertisedelivered.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Darlington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English