SC-Cleared Manufacturing Engineer for Nuclear Systems | Derby

Assystem; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer based in Derby with travel to client sites across the UK. You will support high‑quality customer‑engineered products and manage complex manufacturing challenges, from drawings to supplier queries, while ensuring rigorous safety and project standards.

Key duties include executing work packages with traceability, reviewing manufacturability, and leading root cause analyses alongside global partners. Security clearance (SC) is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of metallurgy, metallics or composites is desirable.
• Experience assessing defect criteria related to cracking and NDE.
• Experience in manufacturing and test processes: Machining, Casting, Fabrication, Welding.
• Experience manufacturing composites for marine applications and repair methodologies is desirable.
• Engineering or scientific degree, or equivalent experience.
• Computer-literate and tech-savvy; chartered status encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical work packages with documentation traceability.
• Review designs for manufacturability using inspection/test processes.
• Develop assembly and constructability methods and approve manufacturing docs.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with Supply Chain partners for clients.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective actions with reporting tools.
• Support project planning and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with local and global partners and supply chain engagement.

Skills

Metallurgy knowledge

NDE detection methods

Machining, Casting, Fabrication, Weld

Marine composites manufacturing

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Engineering or a Scientific discipline – or equivalent experience

Ideally working towards professional body membership and chartered status

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer based in Derby with travel to client sites across the UK. You will support high‑quality customer‑engineered products and manage complex manufacturing challenges, from drawings to supplier queries, while ensuring rigorous safety and project standards.

Key duties include executing work packages with traceability, reviewing manufacturability, and leading root cause analyses alongside global partners. Security clearance (SC) is required.