Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - ContractKEY BULLET POINTSMechanical Design Engineer - 6-month contract in Ampthill, Bedfordshire£55-£64 per hour (Inside IR35)4-day workweek (Mon-Thu), 37.5 hoursExperience with Creo, Windchill, AFV or Aerospace essentialABOUT THE CLIENTOur client is a leading global defence organisation working at the forefront of innovation in military engineering. Their Bedfordshire-based site delivers mission-critical technology and high-integrity mechanical design for armoured vehicles and aerospace platforms. Due to demand on a major programme, they are now seeking multiple Mechanical Design Engineers to join their growing team.THE BENEFITS£55-£64 per hour (Inside IR35)6-month contract (likely extensions)4-day working week - site closed every FridayCutting-edge defence and aerospace project exposureModern on-site facilitiesSole UK nationals only (SC clearance required)THE MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ROLEYou''ll join a cross-functional team responsible for the concept, design, development and testing of mechanical components and assemblies for use in armoured vehicles and aerospace systems. Using Creo and Windchill, you will take responsibility for everything from concept creation through to design validation, documentation and prototyping.MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLSProven mechanical design experience in defence, aerospace or AFV (Armoured Fighting Vehicles)Expert in CREO Parametric CADExperienced with Windchill PDM systemsFamiliar with ..... full job details .....