Manufacturing Engineering

westlakesrecruit; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking Manufacturing Engineers (Tooling) to work on major nuclear projects in Reading. The role involves designing tooling, managing technical documentation, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have strong IT skills and experience in safety environments, alongside a STEM degree. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression within high-performing teams.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Career progression opportunities

Skills development programs

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering technical solutions.
• Experience in regulated safety environments.
• Familiarity with project planning software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create tooling and equipment designs using Siemens NX software.
• Present design solutions during reviews.
• Produce/manage technical specifications and documentation.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Knowledge of nuclear safety principles

Education

STEM degree or equivalent technical experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter

FMEA

Model-Based Systems Engineering tools

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for multiple Manufacturing Engineers (Tooling) to support a key project in Reading. This role focuses on ensuring the design, procurement, and operation of process tooling and equipment is safe, cost-effective, and fully aligned with project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Tooling Design: Create tooling and equipment designs using Siemens NX software.

• Solution Development: Present design solutions at interim and final design reviews.

• Technical Documentation: Produce or manage technical product specifications, including drawings, process flows, and manufacturing instructions.

• Modification Management: Oversee modifications to existing tooling and equipment when required.

• Design History: Maintain Design History Files using Siemens Teamcenter.

• Procurement Support: Assist in sourcing tooling and equipment to meet project needs.

• Requirements Management: Capture and manage requirements to align with customer expectations.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Optioneering: Generate and analyse solution concepts, conducting selection processes.

• Testing & Trials: Plan, coordinate, and execute physical experiments and trials.

• Virtual Analysis: Use Engineering Virtual Reality for solution assessment.

• Mentorship: Guide and mentor other engineers, supporting technical decision-making.

• Quality Assurance: Act as a peer reviewer for the design team to maintain technical quality standards.

• EHSQ Responsibilities: Uphold Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality standards across all activities.

Candidate Profile

We\'re looking for individuals with:

• Strong IT skills, including standard office software, Siemens NX, and Teamcenter.

• A proven track record in delivering technical solutions and driving continuous improvement.

• Experience in nuclear or similarly regulated safety environments.

• Knowledge of nuclear safety principles (DSA03-DNSR).

• A STEM degree or equivalent technical experience.

• Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect and IBM DOORS.

• Basic knowledge of P6 planning software (desirable).

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Why Apply

• Opportunities to work on major, high-impact nuclear projects.

• Competitive benefits and contractor options available.

• Career progression and skills development with high-performing project teams.

• A commitment to diversity and innovation, where your ideas and expertise shape the future.

Security Requirements

This role requires DV clearance with no caveats and the successful applicant must be a sole UK national due to the nature of the work and security restrictions.

Why We're Different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients\' mission-critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge.

We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!
We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future

As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.