Tooling Design Engineer

Assystem GmbH; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking multiple Design Engineers (Tooling) in Reading to ensure safe and cost-effective design, procurement, and operation of tooling and equipment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a nuclear safety regulated environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Holiday bonuses

Access to an employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in driving technical delivery and performance.
• Experience working in a nuclear safety regulated environment.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling or equipment utilizing Siemens NX software.
• Manage modification of existing tooling and equipment as required.
• Mentor and guide the work of other engineers.

Skills

Competent in IT

Technical delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise, and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years’ experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Job Description

Location: Reading. Client site-based 4-day week

Security Clearance Required: DV & Sole UK national

Outside IR35, Inside IR35 and staff opportunities available

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

The main focus of the role will be to ensure that the design, procurement, and operation of process, tooling, and equipment are safe, cost-effective, and configured in line with company standards.

Your Missions:

• Design of tooling or equipment utilizing Siemens NX software.
• Presentation of solutions at interim and design reviews.
• Production (or management of the production) of all Technical Product specifications in support of the design (drawings, specifications, process flows, MI’s, etc.).
• Manage the modification of existing tooling and equipment as required.
• Produce and maintain Design History Files utilizing Siemens Teamcenter.
• Assist in the procurement of tooling and equipment.
• Responsible for requirements capture and management to meet customer expectations.
• Optioneering: Idea creation, analysis, & down selection of proposed candidate solutions.
• Planning, coordination, and execution of physical experiments, tests & trials.
• Mentor and guide the work of other engineers in making technical decisions.
• Operate as checker/peer reviewer for the design team to ensure high quality of technical output.
• Ensure responsibilities are understood and applied with regards to the Company’s Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Quality Standards.
• Safeguard Company information and assets from unauthorized access or disclosure, reporting security breaches, and applying security at all times.

Why join the community of Switchers?:

• Over 55 years of nuclear engineering expertise – we’re in the Top 3 globally!
• Attractive benefits: Holiday bonuses, access to an employee assistance program, and more.
• Career growth: 70% of our managers were promoted internally.

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future!

My profile

Candidate Profile (Skills, Experience & Qualifications):

• Competent in IT, including standard office software, NX, and Teamcenter.
• Proven track record of driving technical delivery, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Technical awareness of production.
• Delivery of technical projects/programmes.
• Deliver Manufacturing Engineering solutions across the full engineering lifecycle to a high standard.
• Effective stakeholder management, engaging others for positive impact on decisions and delivery.
• Experience working in a nuclear safety regulated environment.
• Experience applying nuclear safety principles (DSA03-DNSR).
• Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Quality tool experience (SPC).
• Basic P6 knowledge is desirable.

Security Clearance

This role requires the successful candidate to hold DV clearance without any caveats. Due to the nature of work and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate must be a sole UK national.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote 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 what truly matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low-carbon energy!