Mechanical Design Engineer

1 month ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom AWE Full time

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
AWE has a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer (Warhead Enhanced Nuclear Safety Team)
This role will involve developing warhead components and sub-systems that contain pressurised equipment, mechanical structures, electrical sensors and chemical interfaces. Mechanical Design Engineer (Warhead Enhanced Nuclear Safety Team)
Location: Reading (office based)
Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
Life Assurance
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration

As a Mechanical Design Engineer your role will span a range of responsibilities including:
Delivery of own agreed objectives / project deliverables
Being directly responsible for engaging with stakeholders across the company to progress design activities, ensuring compliance with safety, security and performance with input from subject matter experts. Aid planning activities for future design activities
Contribute to the planning and execution of tasks in order to deliver specific agreed objectives on time; demonstrating control of cost and quality
Understanding of the hazards and associated risks of any work conducted and, where required, safely use specialised equipment
Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Understanding customer requirements and being able to translate these into engineering solutions
Contribute to the delivery of conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence for mechanical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements
Contribute to the production and delivery of high-quality technical reports and presentations.
Support the Senior Engineer in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities
Organise personal training and development under the guidance of a professional mentor

A Degree, HND/HNC or an equivalent vocational qualification, in an engineering discipline supported by considerable practical experience, with or working towards professional registration
Awareness of the development, testing and evaluation of Engineering designs
PSSR and pressure vessel design codes
Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems
Electro-mechanical monitoring
Nuclear Safety assessment techniques

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be able to regularly travel to the US for partnering opportunities.
#We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR. #

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