Mechanical Engineer

Assystem; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive social benefits

Ongoing training

Holiday bonuses

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Blackburn is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support Turbine Island design activities. Candidates should have at least a 2:1 BEng in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience in highly regulated sectors. The role involves working closely with teams to ensure design quality and compliance. Join us to contribute to the future of nuclear engineering with attractive social benefits and ongoing training opportunities in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant senior engineering experience in offshore, renewables, nuclear, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiar with European and Offshore standards: Experience with Eurocode 3 and DNV.
• Experience with the engineering design cycle from Concept to Manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements.
• Assist in design development activities and optioneering studies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality management.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

Proficient with CAD software

Solid background in mechanical and structural engineering

Skilled in producing technical reports

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Experienced in non-linear and fatigue FEA

Education

Minimum 2:1 BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Job description

Assystem Blackburn, England, United Kingdom

Mechanical Engineer

Assystem Blackburn, England, United Kingdom

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,500 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions.

Assystem is a global leader committed to accelerating the energy transition. With 7,500 employees across 12 countries, we tackle the monumental task of switching to low-carbon energy. Our 55+ years of experience in highly regulated sectors ensure we deliver top-notch engineering, project management, and digital solutions.

Job Description

Join the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit! Reporting to the Turbine Island Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for various Turbine Island design development activities. The Mechanical Engineer shall work closely with multi-disciplined teams and the supply chain to help deliver the Turbine Island design.

Your mission:

Ensure supplier deliverables meet requirements.

️ Develop and check design documents with Senior Engineers.

Assist in design development activities and optioneering studies.

Apply Systems Engineering principles.

Integrate Turbine Island design into wider power plant infrastructure.

Engage with stakeholders and attend design reviews.

️ Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality management.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

• Over 55 years in nuclear engineering.
• Ranked among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
• Attractive social benefits, including an engaging Employee Committee and holiday bonuses.
• Ongoing training with numerous career opportunities.
• 70% of our managers are promoted internally!
• Hybrid work: 1-2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant senior engineering experience in sectors like offshore, renewables, nuclear, or other highly regulated industries.
• ️ Solid background in mechanical and structural engineering.
• ️ Proficient with CAD software: Skilled in Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and/or Catia.
• Strong mathematical skills: Experienced with MathCAD software.
• Skilled in producing technical reports: Expertise in creating design and substantiation reports, assembly procedures, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes: Understanding of welding, machining, etc.
• Experienced with the engineering design cycle from Concept to Manufacture.

Additional Information:

• Familiar with European and Offshore standards: Experience with Eurocode 3 and DNV.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• ️ Skilled in checking and approving engineering CAD assemblies and drawings.
• Proficient in verifying engineering documentation: Manual calculations, reports, etc.
• Excellent Finite Element Analysis skills: In-depth knowledge of ANSYS Workbench is desirable.
• Experienced in non-linear and fatigue FEA: Familiar with DNV and Eurocodes.
  
  

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must meet UK security clearance criteria.

Ready to make a difference in the nuclear engineering world? Join us and be a part of the future of nuclear and fusion innovation!

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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