Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Cheltenham (3 days onsite) Duration: 12 Months Rate: Up to £60/hour (Inside IR35 - Umbrella only) 37 Hours per week Summary: As a Mechanical Design Engineer, the need is to join a project team delivering all aspects of the mechanical engineering which supports the overall development of our Power Distribution and Control Systems solutions. You will be expected to influence the design decisions, material/process selections and other facets related to the overall design intent and ultimately through into production. Essential Responsibilities: Experience in creating innovative, complex mechanical designs for new product development, preferably in a safety critical environment. Extensive experience using 3D modelling software especially Siemens NX, an awareness of ANSYS thermal and structural packages. Experience of using a PLM system such as Windchill or Team-centre Experience of product design and development activities embracing design for manufacture, value engineering and Design for Six Sigma. Technical support for the mechanical design - Developing 3D Mechanical design data with an understanding of customer requirements and product performance characteristics Determine the production techniques & design concept to meet business objectives using tools such as Apriori, Granta and AutoCrear and DFMPro applications. Appropriate validation of design developments using tolerance stack analysis, torque analysis and DFx analysis. Extensive experience of 2D drafting in line with British Standards and dimensional management techniques utilising Geometrical tolerancing (ISOGPS preferred) together with Model Based definition techniques Experience of issue resolution and problem solving through the design lifecycle using appropriate tools and decision making. Liaison with other development engineering teams to deliver a robust overall design Effective and appropriate use of prototyping techniques to de-risk the development Interface for technical information directly with other areas of the business and project team Able to work within a team of mechanical engineers to develop complex assemblies, liaison with the electrical and systems engineering teams to deliver electromechanical solutions. An appreciation of Design for Manufacture, assembly, and test along with Design for Cost. Ensure design is in accordance with company and industry standards and processes. An appreciation / exposure to thermal and/or structural engineering analysis along with material science Qualifications/Requirements: A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university/college or similar level of knowledge / experience. Desired Characteristics: Aviation background ideally, however medical devices or other regulated / safety critical industrial applications will be considered. Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems & IT Comfortable working in a highly collaborative team Excellent oral and written communication skills