Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer Type: 12 Month Contract Rate: Up to £400 per Day (Inside 35) Location: Aylesbury (On-Site) Overview: Join a specialist engineering company supporting the development of advanced mechanical systems within high technology power generation and rotating equipment applications.   This position involves taking ownership of mechanical design work packages and contributing to innovative engineering challenges across both new product development and enhancement of existing technologies.   Key Responsibilities: Deliver mechanical design solutions for rotating and electromechanical systems, with strong emphasis on rotating machinery, including shafts, bearings, seals and associated assemblies Produce and maintain CAD models, drawings and BOMs using CATIA V5 and Windchill, ensuring compliance with design for manufacture and assembly principles Lead or support engineering work packages, including design assurance activities, technical documentation, calculations and engineering analysis such as tolerance and stress studies Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver key programme milestonesRequirements: Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering Strong and demonstrable experience in mechanical design of rotating machinery is essential Proficient in CATIA V5 and Windchill Understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes Experience working within electromechanical design environments Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders High-speed power generation or motor systems, as well as a basic understanding of electronics or mechatronics would be advantageous  You must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship for this role.   Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.   This is a contract role