Warhead Mechanical CAD Designers

2 weeks ago

Aldermaston, West Berkshire, United Kingdom AWE Full time
Job Title: Warhead Mechanical CAD Designers

Role title: Warhead Mechanical CAD Designers

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £37,860 - £50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Closing date: 30th October 2024 has been removed for security reasons.

We operate a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

About the role:

AWE is currently recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineers (CAD) to join our Applied Warhead Engineering Team and apply their expertise in support of AWE's Weapon Projects.

Working within the The Applied Engineering Group, we provide expertise that supports the engineering design and development of in-service and future warheads, both directly and in-directly across all key business areas at AWE. It researches, develops and implements new technologies to help improve the capability and efficiency to design, simulate, manufacture and test across AWE.

Your key responsibilities:

  1. Producing and delivering conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation, and validation evidence for mechanical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements to company standards
  2. Producing calculations and analysis in support of the above when necessary
  3. Maintenance of design history
  4. Supporting technical reviews and give presentations on design solutions when necessary
  5. Working with Senior Engineers in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities
  6. Applying the practical use of engineering methods, tools, and processes
  7. Technical leadership/mentoring of junior staff, Apprentices & Graduates
  8. Maintaining and promoting high standards in ESH (Environmental, safety & health), security and quality

We're looking for someone with:

  • Experience of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
  • Experienced in using Computer Aided Design systems
  • Practical experience of Machine tools and manufacturing processes
  • Application and knowledge of British and ISO Standards
  • Application and knowledge of Material selection
  • An understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Proven experience in a Design Office environment
  • An ability to work with a range of stakeholders (technical & non-technical)

What we offer:

  • A degree, HNC/HND or an equivalent vocational qualification, in an engineering discipline supported by considerable practical experience
  • Experience and knowledge in Mechanical Engineering Design and specifications to produce fully defined engineering drawing packs to BS 8888 with GD&T
  • Experience using PLM and CAD systems. Siemens Teamcenter and NX particularly desirable although further training will be provided if needed

About AWE:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)

Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). 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

You 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 if required. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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