Senior Mechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time

AWE's Facility Design Authority is looking for a Mechanical Handling Senior Design Engineer to offer guidance and ensure that utilities, infrastructure, engineering processes, equipment, and facilities meet the necessary legislation, standards, and requirements for engineering designs throughout their lifespan.

This position is ideal for an Engineer who possesses knowledge in developing various engineering designs, especially mechanical handling designs related to high hazard and nuclear environments such as cranes, lifting machinery, trolleys, transportation, and logistics engineering.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in an engineering-related field, relevant mechanical engineering experience, or be working towards Chartered Membership of an engineering institution.

As a Mechanical Handling Senior Engineer, your duties will include guaranteeing that AWE's Mechanical Handling standards/procedures adhere to relevant National/International/Defence Standards.

The candidate should have fundamental technical design knowledge, including:

  • Able to understand and develop mechanical engineering calculations for handling equipment using first principles, MathCAD spreadsheets, or other methods
  • Experience in Finite Element Analysis is advantageous
  • Familiarity with codes and design standards for cranes, lifting machinery, transportation, and trolleys
  • Awareness of the impact of seismic activity on mechanical structures design
  • Understanding of machinery regulations, CE marking, and designers risk assessments
  • Conducting competency assessments for mechanical handling designers

Location:
Reading

Salary: £47,000 (depending on experience)

As part of our People Promise, AWE (recognized as one of the top 25 companies to work for in the UK) offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 270 hours (including Bank Holidays), plus every other Friday off
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
  • Defined contribution Group Personal Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Exclusive discounts
  • Special Leave Policy
  • Voluntary & core benefits to support health and wellbeing

Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain the required security clearance, and be prepared to travel within the UK and overseas once restrictions are lifted.



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