Mechanical Design Engineer (Defence / Nuclear)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer experienced in the defence and nuclear sectors for a role based in Walsall, West Midlands. The successful candidate will design and develop pressure vessels, pipework, and heat exchangers while performing calculations and simulations. Additional benefits include a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, a company bonus, and a structured workweek with Fridays offering half-days. Opportunities for progression and lifestyle discounts are also included.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Half Day Friday

Progression Opportunities

Retail and Lifestyle Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, specifically with pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• Familiar with working in the nuclear or defense industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop pressure vessels, pipework, and heat exchangers to specifications.
• Perform necessary calculations and simulations.
• Work Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm with early finish on Fridays.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

2D CAD proficiency

SolidWorks proficiency

Ability to interpret 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

Overview

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.

Role Responsibilities

• Design and develop pressure vessels, pipework and heat exchangers according to specifications.
• Perform calculations and simulations.
• Work Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, early finish 1:30pm on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Design Engineer experience on pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• 2D CAD & SolidWorks proficiency.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Nuclear/Defense background.

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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.