Mechanical Design Engibeer

Morson Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Design Engineer (Mechanical) for an initial 12-month contract role based at Dounreay. The role involves managing technical governance for projects, writing specifications, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a HND in Engineering, relevant experience in mechanical engineering, and a strong understanding of design processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Good understanding of both low risk and full design processes.
• Capable of performing a post-specific capability analysis assessment.

Responsibilities

• Control, develop and implement plans and procedures.
• Design, evaluate and deliver the technical governance of projects.
• Write technical specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Technical governance

Design processes

Education

HND in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Our client is looking for a Design Engineer (Mechanical) for an initial 12 month contract role based at Dounreay.

Main Responsibilities:

• Control, develop and implement plans and procedures
• Design, evaluate and deliver the technical governance of projects
• Identify resource requirements to prepare for/carry out activities
• Apply health, safety, environmental and waste management processes with engineering activities taking advice where
necessary from appropriate specialists
• Undertake the professional management and execution of contract and project works including observation of work to
identify industry standards are applied
• Resolve technical queries and develop appropriate solutions for operational problems
• Write technical specifications
• Monitor implementation of plans and procedures to ensure compliance with project schedules, safety procedures and
legislation
• Liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders on specific projects
• Support independent verification and substantiation report
• Ensure designs are compliant with the relevant regulations
• Create design documentation including engineering reports, proposals, specifications, calculations, drawing and
reviews
• Perform the responsibilities of management appointments relevant to post

Aptitudes and Experience:

• HND in Engineering or equivalent based on Engineering Council Standard for Engineering Technician
• Relevant experience in mechanical engineering
• Good understanding of design governance and both the low risk and full design processes
• Post specific capability analysis assessment