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Mechanical Design Engineer
- Posted 31 May 2022
- Salary £35k - 46k per year + Vehicle, Benefits
- LocationDerby
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Utilities, Power & Nuclear
- ReferenceJO0000034124
- Contact NameCale Phillips
Job description
Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear SMR - Ideally Derby based but will consider Blackburn/Bristol areas
Permanent - £40,000 - £46,000 + Flexible working
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in the nuclear industry?
This role could be for you!
Our client have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our existing Project Development Team, based in the Derby area.
Main duties:
- Using CAD to create technological plans and design high quality CAD product types by preparing general arrangement drawings, route layouts, assembly and detail illustrations.
- Create, revise and update CAD illustrations, sketches, diagrams and design methods. Develop both 2D and 3D models, PFD's and P&ID's.
- Develop working drawings from drawings or descriptions developed by Engineers.
- Work closely with other Designers and Engineers to ensure a coordinated design.Coordinate and assist in team design reviews in order to evaluate design concepts and make suggestions.
- Establish, Implement and maintain a CAD standard template and drawing archive.
- Create prototypes for CAD prototypes and digital twin interface.
- Create alternative design solutions or quick engineering solutions for complex problems.
- Preserve records of design process in accordance with sound design practices and ISO requirements.
- Ensure compliance with required design safety issues, tolerances, and specifications.
- Support other CAD/Design Engineers on design development activities.
- Liaise directly with other SMR Island engineering functions on Turbine Island engineering design interfaces.
- Maintain and update a catalog for the CAD design certification.
Skills/experience required:
- Demonstrable experience in 2D & 3D CAD design and development within the nuclear, conventional power generation, oil & gas, or process engineering sectors or any other highly regulated industry.
- Experience in developing and managing P&ID's and PFD'S
- Good knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to create and read technical drawings, and to understand and interpret designs.
- Good IT skills and experience using CAD software such as Auto-CAD, Revit and Solidworks, NX and Team centre collaboration. Ability to transfer, display and manipulate drawing information using Microsoft Office and other programmes.
- General knowledge of health and safety requirements to design in line with industry standards.
- Appreciation of GD&T.
- Must be able to achieve BPSS
We look forward to speaking with you about your application.
Thank you