Senior Mechanical Designer

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nuclear engineering company as a Senior Mechanical Designer, where your expertise will contribute to innovative projects in the Defence sector. This role offers the chance to work flexibly in a dynamic environment, focusing on mechanical design, CAD solutions, and adherence to industry standards. You'll develop design concepts and ensure compliance with quality management systems, all while enjoying a competitive benefits package. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

8% company pension contributions

Healthcare cash-plan

Employee assistance programme

Professional membership fees paid

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical design in line with BS/ISO standards.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software, particularly Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete design concepts and detailed design solutions using CAD.
• Produce scoping calculations and component specifications meeting legal requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Software

BS/ISO Standards

Design for Manufacture

Piping Systems

Pressure Vessels

Structural Steelwork

Autodesk Revit

GD&T

Education

HND in Engineering/Design

HNC with Relevant Experience

Tools

Inventor

2D CAD Software

3D CAD Software

Job description

Are you a talented Senior Mechanical Designer with a passion for excellence? We are experiencing significant growth in our Defence sector and need skilled professionals to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on Assystem-led projects in either our Sunderland or Glasgow offices, with flexible hybrid working available.

Your missions:

1. Develop complete design concepts, scheme definitions, and full detailed design solutions using CAD software, including Inventor.
2. Work on piping systems, mechanical flow diagrams, and the production of general arrangement, assembly, component, and fabrication drawings.
3. Produce scoping calculations and component specifications that meet BS/ISO standards and legal requirements (e.g., LOLER, EMUA).
4. Ensure designs adhere to the AEIL Quality Management System, delivering work within agreed time scales, costs, and quality standards.

Why join the community of Switchers?

As one of the Top 3 Nuclear Engineering companies in the world, Assystem offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• 8% company pension contributions
• Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care
• Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more
• Get professional and industry membership fees paid for.

Qualifications/Skills to be successful:

1. HND in an applicable engineering/design discipline preferred or HNC with relevant experience.
2. Extensive experience in mechanical design in line with BS/ISO standards.
3. Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software.
4. Experience with design for manufacture, pipework, pressure vessels, and structural steelwork.
5. Experience with Autodesk Revit and GD&T (desirable).
6. Familiarity with BS8888 and ASME Y14.5 drawing standards (desirable).

Additional Information:

• Permanent Staff position
• Sole UK National
• BPSS to start but SC Clearance required
• Hybrid working

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.