Mechancial Design Engineer

Our client, a Defence and Maritime supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on an initial 6 month contract at their site in Rugeley. Due to the nature of the role, we can only consider sole British nationals and you must be eligible for full SC Clearance. Hybrid working at their site in Rugeley. Market rates, inside IR35. 6 month initial contract with possible extensions.Key responsibilities of the role include: Generating drawings from models in CAD Carrying out minor elements of product design Contributing to the development of engineering excellence within the business Providing mechanical engineering expertise in support of future business opportunities The ideal candidate should have: A degree or higher in mechanical engineering Broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering, such as systems, electrical, electro-mechanical, and rotating machinery Experience in manufacturing methods applicable to electrical enclosures, such as metal fabrications, castings, welding, machining, and corrosion protection Proficiency in Solidworks Good knowledge of materials Good knowledge of best practices in design lifecycle processes, such as gated design phases and design reviews Experience in designing to strict requirements such as shock, EMC and thermal