Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Derbyshire
Contract: Initial 3–6 Month Contract
Rate: £45–£48 per hour (Outside IR35)
Hours: 40 Hours per Week | Monday to Thursday Office Based | Friday Remote
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer based in Derby that designs and delivers bespoke, safety-critical equipment for some of the world's leading organisations across the power generation, energy, aerospace and oil & gas sectors.
Working within the mechanical engineering team, you will take projects from initial customer requirements through concept development and detailed design to final
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop concept and detailed mechanical designs based on customer specifications.
2. Carry out stress calculations and engineering analysis using Mathcad, NASTRAN and traditional calculation methods.
3. Produce and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
4. Support site surveys, project delivery and cross-functional engineering activities.
5. Ensure designs meet safety-critical, offshore and industry standards.
6. Contribute to research, development and con...