Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: DerbyshireContract: Initial 3–6 Month ContractRate: £45–£48 per hour (Outside IR35)Hours: 40 Hours per Week | Monday to Thursday Office Based | Friday RemoteStart Date: ASAP
The Role
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer based in Derby that designs and delivers bespoke, safety-critical equipment for some of the world’s leading organisations across the power generation, energy, aerospace and oil & gas sectors.
Working within the mechanical engineering team, you will take projects from initial customer requirements through concept development and detailed design to final
Key Responsibilities
- Develop concept and detailed mechanical designs based on customer specifications.
- Carry out stress calculations and engineering analysis using Mathcad, NASTRAN and traditional calculation methods.
- Produce and review engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Support site surveys, project delivery and cross-functional engineering activities.
- Ensure designs meet safety-critical, offshore and industry standards.
- Contribute to research, development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
- Strong background in stress calculations and mechanical analysis.
- Proficient in Mathcad, NASTRAN, Excel and hand calculations.
- Experience designing safety-critical mechanical systems, ideally within the Oil & Gas, Energy or Aerospace sectors.
- HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
- Degree-qualified candidates are preferred, although equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
What’s on Offer
- (Outside IR35)
- Initial 3–6 month contract with potential for extension.
- Hybrid working with Fridays from home.
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for globally recognised clients.
- Immediate start available.
- Collaborative engineering environment with exposure to innovative and bespoke solutions.
You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
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