Senior Mechanical Engineer
2 weeks ago
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’s Facility Design Authority is now recruiting for a Mechanical Handling Senior Design Engineer to provide guidance and advice that ensures utilities, infrastructure, engineering processes, equipment and facilities are compliant with legislation, standards and requirements associated with engineering designs throughout their lifecycle.
This opportunity would be a great match for a qualified Engineer with working knowledge of developing conventional engineering designs, high hazard and/or nuclear mechanical handling designs including cranes, lifting machinery and/or attachments, trolleys, transportation, logistics engineering, etc.
You should ideally have a relevant degree in an engineering-related discipline and/or relevant mechanical engineering experience and/or working to Chartered Membership of an engineering institution.
As a Mechanical Handling Senior Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring AWE Mechanical Handling standards / procedures are current and conform to relevant National/International/Defence Standards.
Able to understand and/or develop mechanical engineering calculations on mechanical handling and/or transportation equipment using first principles, MathCAD spreadsheets and/or other methods
Working experience of Finite Element Analysis would be highly beneficial, although not essential
Understanding of Relevant codes and design standard for cranes, lifting machinery and/or attachments, transportation, trolleys
An appreciation of seismic implication on mechanical structures design, but able to work with specialist seismic engineers would be a benefit but not essential
Understanding of the machinery regulations, CE marking, designers risk assessments
Carry out mechanical handling designer competency assessments
Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) 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
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas as required (if applicable) once restrictions are lifted.
#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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