Contract position Outside IR35 On-site - Hybrid working in West Sussex Our client, a leader in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves designing a wide range of complex engine components, with a focus on off-highway, large engine, heavy-duty, and marine applications. Key Responsibilities: The mechanical design of components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases Carrying out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks Ensuring that system and component specifications meet the required design standards Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase Producing assembly drawings and bills of materials Managing design change requests in a timely manner Ensuring the fit and function of responsible parts or systems and their interaction with other systems Maintaining up-to-date layout drawings and creating component or system design plans Collaborating with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture and assembly Reporting progress of all assigned tasks to project management teams, chief designer, or engineering manager Creating technical reports and documentation required for engineering projects Highlighting mechanical technical risks to the chief designer or engineering manager P...