Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Ata-Recruitment-Ltd
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

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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Posted: July 3rd, 2026