Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago

Peshawar City Tehsil, Pakistan Atomic Weapons Establishment: AWE Full time

AWE is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work within the Trials, Experiments & Technology Development sub-function. This covers many roles across two of our delivery areas. The successful candidate will work on a variety of challenging design and capability projects to meet the needs of engineering Trials & Experiments as well the delivery unit's research and Technology Development goals.

Location - Reading/Basingstoke area

Package: £42,650 - £58,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates 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.

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Depending on experience, the successful candidate will also be supported to undertake assessment by the Design Authority to be accountable for ensuring the technical solutions developed meet the high standards of operational safety, performance and our customers' requirements. This is a delivery focused role, so a track record of delivery and the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders across the business is imperative.

Ideal Candidates will have the following skills, experience, and behaviours:

  • Contributing to the conceptual design, detail design, manufacture, assembly, and test of equipment.
  • Contributing to the production and delivery of technical documents, reports, and presentations including specifications, design reviews, operational documents, and validation evidence for the engineering solutions.
  • Identifying and supporting opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and business improvement.
  • Providing support to Senior Engineers in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities.
  • Proven track record of planning and delivering complex programmes of work.
  • Accomplished in the analysis and reporting of key performance indicators.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

  • Experience of adeptly managing and influencing a wide range of senior stakeholders.
  • Skilled in facilitating others to think strategically.
  • Practical engineering experience, ideally combined with the use and knowledge of machine tools.
  • A good understanding of mechanical engineering theory and practice, with a broad knowledge of engineering design and manufacture.
  • Design experience of machinery/mechanisms - Ideally supported by experience working with optical systems and/or vacuum technology.
  • Experience of 3D modelling and detail drafting including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - ideally using Siemens NX (training will be given when necessary).
  • Experience of managing small engineering projects and delivering to Quality, Time, and Cost.
  • Experience of managing budgets with proven commercial awareness.
  • A good knowledge of Quality Systems in a highly regulated industry.
  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to work independently but also within a team, supporting colleagues to achieve the teams' goals.
  • Already have or working towards professional registration at IENG level with the IMECHE or equivalent.
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral).
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

  • In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays.
  • AWE Global Mobility Package
  • 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.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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 candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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