Principal Mechanical Engineer

Corriculo Recruitment; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life Assurance

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of projects involving world-class technology solutions. The successful candidate will have proven experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in designing systems such as motors and gearboxes. The role offers hybrid working with three days in the Abingdon office, a competitive salary, and excellent development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within mechanical engineering, designing bearing and motor/gearbox systems.
• Competency in hand calculations of stress systems and dynamic machine design performance.
• Familiarity with mechanical handling systems and experience in the nuclear sector are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of projects delivering world-class technology solutions.
• Manage design and delivery of projects, including risk assessments.
• Engage with clients and travel to nuclear sites across the UK and internationally.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Stress system calculations

Dynamic machine design performance

CAD usage (SolidWorks)

FEA complex analyses (Ansys/Workbench)

Mechanical handling systems (Robotics, Mechatronics)

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys/Workbench

Job description

Corriculo Recruitment provided pay range

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Base pay range

Principal Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear, COR7349

As a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer, the Principal Mechanical Engineer will take complete ownership of projects relating to the delivery of world class technology solutions, such as handling systems in complex hazardous environments. In a client-facing role, including travelling to nuclear sites and facilities across the UK and internationally, the Principal Mechanical Engineer is expected to take responsibility for the design and delivery of projects, including the specification, design development, detail design, and documentation, as well as design change management and conducting risk assessments.

The Company

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will join a leading company working with clients in the nuclear sector, offering comprehensive, cutting-edge engineering solutions. The successful Principal Mechanical Engineer will be joining a team who drive innovation, solve complex challenges with advanced technology and focus on sustainability and safety. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a role with excellent development opportunities in an interesting and diverse environment. Our client is committed to hiring candidates from a diverse background. They want to bring out the best in people by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the Abingdon office, with 2 days working from home
• Annual bonus
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

What’s required to be successful in this Principal Mechanical Engineer role?

• Proven experience within mechanical engineering - a candidate comfortable designing bearing and motor/gearbox systems, rotating and linear machines, etc.
• Competent with hand calculations of stress systems and dynamic machine design performance, working from first principles
• Competent with CAD and PLM system usage, with a preference for SolidWorks
• Familiar with FEA and complex analyses using Ansys/Workbench
• A familiarity with mechanical handling systems - ideally robotics and mechatronics - would be advantageous, as would any experience gained from within the nuclear sector

So What’s Next?

If you are a Mechanical Engineer looking for your next technical challenge, and would like to know more about this excellent opportunity; apply now for immediate consideration!

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering Services and Energy Technology