Self Employed Design Engineer (3 Months)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Rotherham
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

CAD (2D/3D) Autodesk Inventor Manufacturing Routing Procurement Lean Manufacturing Fixture Design Process Analysis Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Self Employed Design Engineer (3 Months) – [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Design Engineer for a 3-month fixed-term contract. Location: Rotherham, S60. Pay: Highly Competitive. Immediate start.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring due to a major expansion, marked by the opening of a brand-new manufacturing facility in Rotherham, just 5 minutes from Meadowhall shopping centre. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates from a 390,000 sq. ft facility and is a leading engineering and manufacturing company. We provide services to OEMs in defence, security, construction, quarrying, recycling, and rail. In-house capabilities include large format Laser Cutting, Press Braking, CNC Precision Machining, Fabrication & Welding, Shot Blasting, Painting, and Assembly.

About the Role

  • Jig and fixture detailing using CAD systems (2D and 3D) using Autodesk Inventor
  • Plan manufacturing routings
  • Procurement of engineering parts
  • Liaise with other departments for support (NPI activities)
  • Develop and implement factory layout improvements
  • Process analysis, review, development, and implementation of improvement plans
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques

About You

  • UK citizenship or UK SC clearance
  • Experience designing fixtures for fabrication
  • Design software experience – Inventor desirable
  • Experience using CAD systems
  • Excellent communication skills

What We Offer

  • A culture of shared values and business growth
  • Highly Competitive salary
  • Secure onsite free parking
  • Monthly Prize Draw
  • Reduced Costco Membership
  • Reduced gym membership
  • Colleague Referral Programme
  • Companywide initiatives
  • Training and career development support

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