Chorley
Lancashire
Defence, MOD & Aerospace
Contract
Competitive Rate / Salary
JOB-88987
09-04-2024
12+ Months
07-05-2024
Immediately
United Kingdom

Mechanical Design Engineer- SC Clearance- Nuclear Experience -Outside of Scope of IR35

Due to rapid growth and increased business opportunity, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading organisation who design and manufacture equipment and machinery for the Nuclear and Defence industries.

The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate within a multi-discipline design team, assuming responsibility for designing and creating drawings for mechanical equipment under the guidance of the Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer.

Areas of Responsibility:

  • Develop designs for mechanical plant and equipment.
  • Conduct calculations to validate designs.
  • Generate documentation for mechanical plant and equipment.
  • Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to support professional registration.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing and test engineers.
  • Produce comprehensive information (drawings, works instructions, etc.) facilitating the manufacturing process

Qualifications

  • BSc/ BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering degree accredited by the iMechE.
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, covering Mechanics, Materials, Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Analysis, Fabrication structures, and Complex mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to produce technical reports and documents
  • 3D CAD user (Inventor or Solidworks)
  • Detailed knowledge of drawing principles and standards.
  • Nuclear Experience is Essential

Due to the nature of the work, SC clearance is advantageous and ability to obtain is essential.

This role offers agile and hybrid working including a 4 day week.