Design Engineer/Higher Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Teddington, United Kingdom NPL Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a graduate or industrial design engineer to join the non-destructive testing (NDT) area in the Advanced Engineering Materials group at NPL in Teddington. This is home to a unique scientific facility that supports UK industry, alongside a team of internationally recognised scientists and engineers. We develop new test methods to tackle high-risk high-reward measurement challenges that ensure the safety and prosperity of the UK.

What You'll be Doing:

  • You will be working within a team of scientists and engineers, helping design and build bespoke machines and test rigs for structural monitoring.
  • You will be carrying out short- and long-term projects for external customers.
  • Your role will include writing safety risk assessments for both on-site and off-site activities.
  • Alongside your role there will be opportunities to learn standardised testing, and also to develop bespoke mechanical testing techniques for the laboratory, and off-site.
  • Your role will mostly be based on-site at Teddington but will include working off-site several times a year on project deployments. Flexibility during some weekends and/or antisocial hours may be required and time in lieu is offered in return.
We are recruiting across levels and will consider applications from candidates with varied experience. Offer and salary will depend on experience. Please note , this role is known internally as 'Engineer or Higher Engineer' We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work-life balance – if you are looking for part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.



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