Contract Mechanical Design Engineers Duration - 6 months plus Location - Bedford Sector - Aerospace Pre-request for this requirement is that candidates need to hold a British or EU passport We are currently looking to recruit three contract Mechanical Design Engineers to join a leading aerospace business. The appointed contract design engineers will carry out the following - Raise the appropriate documentation to support any design changes. This will include modifying existing and creating new drawings, models and assemblies using the Unigraphics / Nx5 3D software & Teamcenter. Generating Engineering Change Notes. Using accepted Industry & Company standards and working to agreed milestones within Project plans. - The creation of Service Bulletins. - Provide shop floor engineering support. - Liaison with other facilitates on Programmes - Experience of Electrical as well as Mechanical drawings / models and layouts would be desirable - Checking Documentation / Drawings prior to submission for approval The appointed Contract Mechanical Design Engineer will need to meet the following key requirements for the position; - The suitable applicant will posses either an engineering degree or has been educated to HNC standard with the appropriate experience. - The suitable applicant will possess an engineering background in aerospace products preferably in a design office environment and be familiar with Unigraphics / Nx5 3D software packages. Alternative CAD systems will be acceptable such as CATIA V5/ V5 as long as the candidate has sold design experience within the aerospace sector - Familiarity with Boeing and Airbus working practices would be an advantage - Familiarity with working in a Project Management environment would be an advantage. - Ability to create engineering drawings, models and assemblies to recognised Aerospace standards. - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings presented in various different styles and formats. - Ability to communicate effectively with customers and across various departments. - Effective use of Microsoft Excel and Word. Orion Electrotech Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003.