Tooling Design Engineer

Assystem GmbH; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking multiple Design Engineers (Tooling) to join our team in Reading. You will focus on designing and procuring safe and compliant tooling and equipment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a STEM discipline, experience in nuclear safety environments, and proficiency in Siemens NX software. Join us for significant career advancement opportunities and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Holiday bonuses

Employee assistance programs

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient with IT tools, including NX and Teamcenter.
• Proven experience in technical delivery and performance improvement.
• Knowledge of production processes and manufacturing engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling or equipment using Siemens NX software.
• Produce technical specifications, drawings, and process flows.
• Manage modifications to existing tooling and equipment.
• Mentor and guide other engineers in technical decisions.
• Conduct option analysis and down-selection of solutions.

Skills

Proficient with IT tools, including Office, NX, and Teamcenter

Technical delivery and project management

Stakeholder management

Experience in nuclear safety-regulated environments

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter

P6

Job description

Overview

Assystem is an international company with one mission: to accelerate the energy transition worldwide.

Every day, our 7,500 employees across 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their expertise to tackle the challenge of switching to low-carbon energy.

We are committed to supporting those making the energy switch by sharing knowledge, expertise, and values to foster innovation in the energy transition.

With over 55 years of experience in regulated sectors requiring high security and safety standards, we provide engineering, project management, digital services, and solutions to optimize complex infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle. The Group is ranked third globally in nuclear engineering.

Our goal is to ensure a sustainable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

Job Details

Location: Reading. Client site-based, 4-day workweek

Security Clearance Required: DV & Sole UK national

Employment Type: Outside IR35, Inside IR35, and staff opportunities available

Responsibilities

We are seeking multiple Design Engineers (Tooling) to support a key client in Reading.

The primary focus will be designing, procuring, and operating process tooling and equipment that are safe, cost-effective, and compliant with company standards.

• Design tooling or equipment using Siemens NX software.
• Present solutions during interim and design reviews.
• Produce technical specifications, drawings, process flows, and manufacturing instructions.
• Manage modifications to existing tooling and equipment.
• Maintain Design History Files via Siemens Teamcenter.
• Assist in procurement activities.
• Capture and manage requirements to meet customer expectations.
• Conduct option analysis and down-selection of solutions.
• Plan and execute physical tests and trials.
• Mentor and guide other engineers in technical decisions.
• Review designs to ensure high quality standards.
• Adhere to Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality standards.
• Protect company information and assets from security breaches.

Why Join Us

• Over 55 years of nuclear engineering expertise, ranked Top 3 worldwide.
• Attractive benefits including holiday bonuses and employee assistance programs.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement, with 70% of managers promoted internally.

We celebrate diversity and creativity, believing that unique perspectives foster innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are valued. Join us and help shape the future!

Candidate Profile

• Proficient with IT tools, including Office, NX, and Teamcenter.
• Proven experience in technical delivery, performance improvement, and project management.
• Knowledge of production processes and manufacturing engineering solutions.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in nuclear safety-regulated environments and applying nuclear safety principles (DSA03-DNSR).
• Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Experience with quality tools like SPC.
• Basic P6 knowledge is desirable.
• Security Clearance: Must hold DV clearance without caveats and be a sole UK national.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to contribute to our innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what matter. Join us and help shape the future!

Graduate Opportunities

Our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme offers recent graduates hands-on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management, working on some of the world's most critical energy projects. Be part of the century's challenge: accelerating the shift to low-carbon energy!