Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Maidenhead. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and current SC Clearance 6-month initial contract £60 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 Fully onsite in Maidenhead due to the nature of the role Job Description: Design, develop, test, and document mechanical assemblies through the full product lifecycle. Deliver robust mechanical solutions using company engineering tools and processes. Create and review mechanical documentation: design packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures. Define and analyse mechanical performance and functional behaviours. Optimise designs for various manufacturing methods (machining, moulding, extrusion, sheet metal, casting). Perform tolerance analysis for precision parts and complex assemblies. Produce designs compliant with MIL‑STD, DEF‑STAN, EMC, TEMPEST, and environmental requirements. Generate high‑quality BS8888 technical drawings. Select suitable engineering materials, finishes, and standard components. Participate in and contribute to peer design reviews. Check and verify drawings for clarity, key features, and tolerances. Develop mechanical test solutions and supporting verification procedures. Present mechanical solutions and effort estimates to stakeholders. Follow configuration control...