Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Derbyshire Contract: Initial 3 6 Month Contract Rate: £45 £48 per hour (Outside IR35) Hours: 40 Hours per Week Monday to Thursday Office Based Friday Remote Start Date: ASAPThe RoleAre 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 and gas sectors.Working within the mechanical engineering team, you will take projects from initial customer requirements through concept development and detailed design to finalKey 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 and 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 ..... full job details .....