Mechanical Design Engineer: We are looking to support our client in Greater Manchester with a requirement for a Mechanical Design Engineer on a 6 month contract basis with the possibility for some further extension. This will operate on an outside IR35 basis so limited company contractors will be able to operate, and a rate between £35 and £45 per hour is expected, subject to level of experience and suitability. Candidates will be required to work in the office full time initially and then switch to a hybrid model of 3 days office based and 2 from home after a few weeks’ orientation. The client is looking for a good engineering background first and foremost with strong experience and knowledge of typical mechanical equipment and terminology including: Limits and fittings, bearings, linear guides, rotating equipment, and automated equipment such as motors, gearboxes, and drives. They should also have a basic knowledge of working with steel structures. The client is using Creo design software however they are flexible on this and willing to provide training and assistance. A design engineer with good experience and equipment knowledge, with prior experience on Solid Works would be potentially suitable This will be to work on a bespoke client project relating to a large moving gantry. They will receive input and ideas from the team and be asked to work up a model without need for frequent supervision or explanation of the equ...