Mechanical Design Engineer

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer to support an ongoing development project involving specialised industrial machinery . This role offers full-cycle design responsibility—from initial concept and requirements definition through to prototyping, testing, and production documentation. It’s ideal for an engineer with strong CAD capabilities and a solid background in designing complex mechanical systems.

• Role : Mechanical Design Engineer
• Duration : 8–12 months
• Industry : Specialised Machinery / Equipment Manufacturing
• Rate : Competitive hourly rate in € (negotiable)
• Location : Hybrid (onsite near Hamburg+ remote flexibility)

Key Responsibilities

• Define mechanical design specifications aligned with project goals and performance criteria
• Develop functional and manufacturable designs for machinery components and assemblies
• Lead prototyping efforts, conduct testing, and iterate based on performance feedback
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and production-ready drawings in compliance with industry standards
• Continuously improve existing machinery designs by integrating cost-effective components
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure design feasibility and quality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally within specialised machinery, automation, or industrial equipment
• Proficiency in one or more CAD platforms: SolidWorks, Inventor, Siemens NX, CATIA, or Creo
• Ideally fluent in German and English

For more details please call Christin Rabone on or email me with an updated CV. Alternatively if you know someone that may be interested in this role please feel free to forward it to them.

*If you do not have the relevant experience within Mechanical Design Engineering please do not apply, as you will not make the shortlist

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