Mechanical Engineer

Assystem; Royton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday bonuses

Ongoing training

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Turbine Island Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive design development for the Fusion and Modular Nuclear Business Unit. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and the supply chain to deliver the Turbine Island design within a regulated environment.

The role requires experience in mechanical and structural engineering, CAD proficiency (Inventor/AutoCAD/Catia), FEA (ANSYS Workbench), and reporting with awareness of Eurocode 3 and DNV standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2:1 or higher.
• Experience in mechanical/structural engineering across regulated sectors.
• Solid background in CAD and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong mathematical skills

FEA experience

Engineering design cycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (2:1)

Master’s degree is a plus

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Catia

ANSYS Workbench

MathCAD

Job description

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.