Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

An established space and aerospace engineering organisation is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of complex, precision-engineered products. You’ll take mechanical designs from concept through to manufacturing, working across product development, test equipment, tooling and associated assemblies. This is a 6-12 month inside IR35 contract with strong likelihood of extension. Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Engineer - Develop mechanical designs and manufacturing drawings using Creo. - Support SRR, PDR, CDR and other design reviews. - Produce design reports, test plans and technical documentation. - Work with manufacturing and process engineers to deliver practical solutions. - Resolve complex design challenges and support FEA, thermal and stress analysis. - Consider DFM, DFA, materials, cost and lead times throughout development. About You - Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent. - Experience in space, aerospace or similarly complex engineering. - Strong Creo/CAD experience. - Experience with structured design reviews and product development. - Knowledge of materials, manufacturing and mechanical systems. - FEA/thermal/stress analysis experience desirable. - ECSS, MIL-STD, Windchill or requirements management experience advantageous. TT