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Contract

Mechanical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment
Alvaston
money-bag £45.00/hour
Posted: 29 May 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Ref: 225170578

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
  • Immediate start
  • Long-term contract potential

Interested? Apply now to find out more.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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