Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer Contract Length: 6 Months Location: Didcot OX11 (3 days on-site, no flexibility) Pay Rate: £39.00 Umbrella p/h Job Description Join the Design Division of the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, using Solid Edge CAD to design components and assemblies for large-scale scientific instruments. You will develop designs from concept to detailed manufacturing drawings and perform basic stress and lifting calculations. You will be an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within designing bespoke, precision equipment, and developing designs from inceptions to fully detailed manufacturing drawings. Essentials * Experience in mechanical assembly/component design from concept to reality * Comfortable performing basic and stress and lifting calculations to accompany designs. * Proficient in Solid Edge (or equivalent) 3D CAD * Competent in producing detail drawings to BS 8888 * Strong understanding of GD&T for precision machined components Desirables * Knowledge of industrial standards and regulations * Experience with stress and lifting calculations * Background in multi-disciplinary teamwork * Practical experience in manufacturing and assembly Personal Skills * Good communication skills * Proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure * Strong planning and organizational abilities Health and Safety * Mandatory safety training in place due to radiation site. This is an urgent requirement. Please apply by submitting your CV to Amy Naden at Vital: * a m y . n a d e n @ v i t a l . c o . u k * (phone number removed) - 3 0 6 - 7 3 7 The partnering concept promoted by Vital means that we work together with candidates and clients to achieve your career and recruitment objectives. For clients, the result is cost effective, culture-compatible solutions that make staff selection, recruitment, and retention far easier. For candidates it means a personal and professional relationship that will help you through every stage of obtaining your ideal job and pursuing your career goals