Mechanical Design Engineer

Electus Recruitment Aylesbury, England May 15, 2026

Type Contract
Pay £400/day
Work Onsite

Mechanical Design Engineer focuses on delivering mechanical design solutions for rotating and electromechanical systems, with strong emphasis on rotating machinery, including shafts, bearings, seals and associated assembl.

What the role involves

  • Delivering mechanical design solutions for rotating and electromechanical systems, with strong emphasis on rotating machinery, including shafts, bearings, seals and associated assembl.
  • Maintain CAD models, drawings and BOMs using CATIA V5 and Windchill, ensuring compliance with design for manufacture and assembly principles.
  • Leading or support engineering work packages, including design assurance activities, technical documentation, calculations and engineering analysis such as tolerance and stress studie.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver key programme milestones.

Skills and requirements

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering.
  • Strong and demonstrable experience in mechanical design of rotating machinery is essential.
  • Understanding of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience working within electromechanical design environments.

Confirmed role details

  • Type: 12 Month Contract.
  • Aylesbury (On-Site).
  • 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.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Rate: Up to £400 per Day (Inside 35).

Known job details

  • Pay: £400 per Day
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