Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Nuclear Systems (Onsite)

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Aldermaston seeks experienced engineers for various roles in the Nuclear Physics Package Group. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent in engineering and experience managing a team. Responsibilities include translating customer needs into solutions, producing technical documentation, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive salary package and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Annual leave of 208 hours

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance of 4x salary

Professional career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree, HND/HNC or vocational qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Experience managing a team of 7-10 people.
• Demonstrated delivery on performance and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Lead delivery of design documentation and validation evidence.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead design activities.

Skills

Team management

Financial and business requirements understanding

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree, HND/HNC in an engineering discipline

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Aldermaston seeks experienced engineers for various roles in the Nuclear Physics Package Group. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent in engineering and experience managing a team. Responsibilities include translating customer needs into solutions, producing technical documentation, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive salary package and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities, are offered.