Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Hybrid) – Defence/Nuclear

NRL; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL in Chorley, Lancashire, is seeking Senior Mechanical Design Engineers for a major defence project. Hybrid working is available with regular on-site collaboration required at a national security facility.

You will develop compliant mechanical designs, produce manufacturing drawings to BS 8888, and support procurement, manufacturing, testing and installation. The role requires professional registration progress (IEng/CEng), an HNC Level 4, and CAD experience, with knowledge of UK codes, safety

Qualifications

• Design development experience with CAD systems and robust drawing control.
• HNC Level 4 qualification or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of UK codes and safety standards (BS 8888, LOLER, PUWER, CDM).

Responsibilities

• Develop technically sound mechanical designs for complex systems.
• Produce and check manufacturing drawings to BS 8888 standards.
• Contribute to procurement, manufacture, testing and installation activities.
• Participate in design reviews and maintain configuration control of 3D models.

Skills

CAD experience

Teamwork

Communication

Safety standards

Education

HNC Level 4

Tools

CAD software

Job description

NRL in Chorley, Lancashire, is seeking Senior Mechanical Design Engineers for a major defence project. Hybrid working is available with regular on-site collaboration required at a national security facility.

You will develop compliant mechanical designs, produce manufacturing drawings to BS 8888, and support procurement, manufacturing, testing and installation. The role requires professional registration progress (IEng/CEng), an HNC Level 4, and CAD experience, with knowledge of UK codes, safety