Volantes Technical Recruitment are currently seeking a mechanical design engineer for a 12 month contract in the uk for a leading rotary client. Please note candidates can be based out of Gloucester airport, Bournemouth or Farnborough at their choice. Job Title – Mechanical Designer x 3 Preferably have aviation or aerospace background Aircraft Cabin Design and Cabin Furniture Design Experience, Rotary experience would be beneficial / Responsibilities: * Creation of design schemes and proposals to meet customer and regulatory requirements * Preparation of CAD models and drawings using Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD * Production of detailed mechanical designs, including the specification of: * Fabrication, manufacture, and assembly processes * Materials * Surface treatments * Fasteners and hardware * Liaison with the production and installation departments to resolve design queries * Carrying out technical surveys and 3D scanning on aircraft to gather required data * Preparation of design documentation * Maintaining an awareness of current aeronautical practices / issues * Continued professional development: attending training courses, seminars, etc * Representing the DOA to customers and Authorities within the mechanical design area of expertise Rate is upto £45 per hour outside of IR35