Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: 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: 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.

Apply Now

To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to I can also be contacted directly on (phone number removed). I look forward to hearing from you!

ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! -  

You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

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