Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Derbyshire or Melton Mowbray
Rate: £45 p/h (Ltd – Outside IR35)
Contract: 6 months (likely extension)
Working Pattern: 4 days onsite, Fridays WFH

Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the full design lifecycle, from concept through to delivery, on high-impact engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop mechanical designs using Inventor
Perform calculations for structural load, airflow, and environmental forces
Drive design improvements for cost, weight, and manufacturability
Support and lead technical reviews with cross-functional teams
Requirements:

Strong background in mechanical/structural engineering and fabrication
Proficient in Mathcad, Excel, and hand calculations
Experience with Inventor or similar (e.g. SolidWorks)
Knowledge of acoustics, thermal, and airflow systems
Engineering qualification
Benefits:

Outside IR35
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