Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bath; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork is seeking a proactive engineer to join our high‑performing team, delivering robust, fit‑for‑purpose solutions for customers worldwide. You will work across the full development life cycle, from concept through testing and manufacture, contributing to core products, enhancements, and new innovations.

You’ll collaborate across disciplines, translate stakeholder requirements into robust engineering outputs, and support delivery with clear plans and cost estimates, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Product Design/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience designing products for industrial environments.
• Familiarity with nuclear standards and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with IEEE Nuclear Standards 382, 323, 383 and 344.
• Experience with castings, gears, electric motors, seals, CAD drawings and 3D models.
• Experience analyzing, designing, testing and enhancing products in an industrial setting.
• Understanding of agile project management methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions across the full development life cycle.
• Contribute to product development, enhancements, and new technologies.
• Produce design concepts, implement solutions, and perform testing.
• Create project plans and support delivery against timescales.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure specifications and standards are met.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into robust engineering outputs.
• Provide cost estimates with cross‑functional input.
• Present findings to technical leads and customers.
• Develop test specifications (functional and non‑functional).
• Prepare technical records and reports to demonstrate compliance.
• Design to internationally recognised standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Written & verbal

Team player

Initiative

Information processing

Design and testing

Project delivery

Stakeholder liaison

Cost estimation

Agile familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D modelling

Job description

Join our high‑performing engineering team and help deliver effective, fit‑for‑purpose solutions to customers worldwide. In this hands‑on role, you’ll work across the full development life cycle — from concept and design through to testing and manufacture — contributing to core products, enhancements, and new innovations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions across the full development life cycle.
• Contribute to core product development, enhancements, and new technologies.
• Produce design concepts, implement solutions, and perform testing.
• Create project plans and support delivery against agreed timescales.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into robust engineering outputs.
• Provide cost estimates with cross‑functional input.
• Present findings and solutions to technical leads, senior managers, and customers.
• Develop functional and non‑functional test specifications.
• Prepare technical records and reports to demonstrate compliance.
• Design to internationally recognised standards.

About You

You’re proactive, practical, and driven, with the ability to work collaboratively and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions on time.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Technical Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Product design, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience working in and designing products for the nuclear power industry
• Awareness of NCR Regulation 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B, and Part 21 reporting
• Awareness of CSA N299 series of standards
• Familiarity with IEEE Nuclear Standards (382, 323, 383 and 344) for design & engineering.
• Previous design experience with castings, gears, electric motors, seals, CAD drawings and 3D models.
• Proven experience of analysing, designing, testing and enhancing existing/new products used in an industrial environment.
• Understanding of a variety of project management methodologies (e.g. agile).

Required skills and experience:

• Clear and effective communication skills, able to build relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player that shares knowledge and insights, but also able to demonstrate a strong level of initiative
• Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices

Additional Information

Rotork DNA and Behaviours

OurDNA—'We Value Our Customers, We Grow Together, We Win as a Team’—is the foundation of who we are. By living these behaviours, we keep each other safe, value our customers, and move Rotork forward—Together.

By embracing them in all we do, we deliver results safely and sustainably, drive accountability and a growth mindset, stay agile – and go further. Together.

OurDNA—'We Value Our Customers, We Grow Together, We Win as a Team’—is the foundation of who we are. By living these behaviours, we keep each other safe, value our customers, and move Rotork forward—Together.

By living our DNA and behaviours, we collaborate for success across every area of our business. For the benefit of our customers, each other, Rotork and the world.