Mechanical Design Engineer Contract - Northampton A Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join our client, a provider of niche design and manufacturing solutions to the automotive, motorsport, marine and aerospace sectors. The Mechanical Design Engineer will join their growing design team and will work on a diverse range of programs and projects. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the following: - Designing engines and mechanical systems from concept, detail design and manufacturing drawings - Conducting feasibility studies and engineering assessments - Supporting customer meetings - Engineering design support for drawing and model creation - Manufacturing support for build tools, fixtures and model manipulation - Creating and updating solid models and drawings - Creating and updating bills of materials In addition, the following general attributes are required for the Mechanical Design Engineer: - A BEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or HNC/HND with relevant experience - Casting design - Sound understanding in the use of Catia V5 - Numerical and analytical skills derived from first principles where required - Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing - A flexible and positive attitude This is an urgent requirement, so if you are interested in applying for the role of Mechanical Design Engineer,