Mechanical Design Engineer (Defence / Nuclear)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established family-owned company in Walsall, specializing in the fabrication of pressure vessels and heat exchangers. The successful candidate will design and develop pressure vessels and perform calculations and simulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in the defence or nuclear sectors, with skills in 2D CAD and SolidWorks. The role offers a competitive salary, a company bonus, and excellent benefits including lifestyle discounts.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Half Day Friday

Progression Opportunities

Retail and Lifestyle Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, preferably in defence or nuclear industries.
• Familiarity with pressure vessels and heat exchangers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop pressure vessels, pipework, and heat exchangers according to specifications.
• Perform calculations and simulations as part of the design process.

Skills

2D CAD

SolidWorks

Interpreting technical drawings

Nuclear/Defense background

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Defence / Nuclear)
45,000 - 50,000 + Company Bonus + Monday to Friday + Half Day Friday + Progression + Retail and Lifestyle Discounts
Walsall, West Midlands

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience within defence or nuclear industries, who has worked on pressure parts or vessels, looking to take the next step in your career working on security clearance projects for some of leading companies in the world?

For over 50 years, this well-established, family-owned company has completed fabrication, welding and manufacturing of pressure vessels and heat exchangers into various industries, predominantly nuclear and defence. Due to an ever-increasing workload and ambitious growth plans, they are now looking to expand their friendly team.

In this role you will be responsible for designing and developing pressure vessels, pipework and heat exchangers according to specifications, as well as calculations and simulations. This is a Monday to Friday role, working 8am-4pm Monday to Thursday, with an early finish at 1:30pm on Fridays.

This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has experience working on pressure vessels and heat exchangers, looking for a role with a longstanding company who can provide a stable career with great benefits.

The Role

• Design and develop pressure vessels, pipework and heat exchangers according to specifications
• Calculations and simulations
• Monday to Thursday 8am5pm, early finish at 1:30 on Fridays

The Person

• Mechanical Design Engineer
• 2D CAD & SolidWorks proficiency
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Nuclear/Defense background

Reference Number: BBBH23226

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.