Design Engineer FTC

Location:South Bradford
Rate: ~£35.00 per hour outside IR35
Contract: Initial 3-6 Month Contract (potential extension)
Start: ASAP

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a specialist engineering manufacturer to recruit a Contract Design Engineer for an immediate requirement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer with strong Autodesk Inventor experience to support the delivery of large-scale engineered products used within critical infrastructure and industrial applications.

Working closely with Engineering and Operations teams, you'll be responsible for producing detailed 3D models, General Arrangement (GA) drawings, fabrication drawings, and Bills of Materials for bespoke engineered-to-order products.

• Produce detailed 3D models using Autodesk Inventor
• Generate General Arrangement (GA) drawings for customer approval
• Develop fabrication-ready manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Update designs throughout the project lifecycle, incorporating manufacturing feedback and design improvements
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective
• Support ongoing projects and development activities through technical input and design reviews
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, production efficiency, and material utilisation
• Participate in project meetings and liaise with customers where required
• Ensure all drawings are completed accurately and delivered to programme deadlines
• Maintain compliance with company quality, safety and design standards

We are keen to speak with Design Engineers who have:

• Strong Autodesk Inventor and Vault experience
• A proven background producing detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings
• Experience working on large fabricated structures, heavy assemblies, industrial equipment, enclosures, machinery, process equipment, or similar engineered products
• Good understanding of fabrication, sheet metal, structural steel, and manufacturing processes
• Experience creating fabrication drawings and Bills of Materials
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering and production teams
• A practical and solutions-focused approach to design

• £35 per hour ballpark (negotiable) - outside IR35
• Initial 3-6 month contract
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, bespoke engineering projects
• Potential for contract extension depending on project workload

This role would suit a Contract Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Inventor Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Design Draughtsperson, or Senior CAD Engineer with experience designing large fabricated and engineered products within a manufacturing environment.