Professional Technical are working with a globally established Aerospace and Defense manufacturer who are on the search for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer located at their Newport facility. Our client are offering a 6 - 12m fixed term contract and this position is inside IR35. We are seeking someone who is available immediately and has some exposure to interior seating design if possible. We are seeking an individual who has experience leading and developing teams, meeting tight deadlines and able to confidently manage resources and workload across multiple programmes - ideally with exposure within the Aerospace industry. Job Profile : As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for the following: Planning and coordination of all design activities Contribution in all Technical Audits Development of tools, processes and methods for the delivery of design deliverables for project deadlines Reports and forecasting of work status and updates of KPI's What we are looking for ? Degree qualified in Mechanical, Aerospace and/or Structural Engineering Highly advanced user of Catia V5 and has exposure with Smarteam Previous experience in project leadership thorough full design lifecycle Ability in planning and scheduling design activities across a variation of design modules Benefits included : Hourly rate up to £45 per hour Hybrid working available (3 days on-site and 2 days at home) Career development Training & development If you feel you would be a strong candidate for this position, please feel free to press the 'apply' button below. Alternatively, please feel free to email me on: .