Warhead Mechanical Design Engineer
- Employer
- Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
- Location
- Berkshire, West Berkshire, England
- Salary
- £33850 - £45000 per annum
- Closing date
- 13 Dec 2021
- Reference
- R12801
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- Discipline
- Building Services, Chemical & Process, Design, Mechanical
- Sector
- Defence, Manufacturing, Nuclear Industry
- Job Type
- Engineer
Job Details
AWE are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Warhead Engineering Team in support of AWE Programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Craft Engineer looking to further their career in design engineering or an experienced design engineer looking for a fresh challenge.
Warhead Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Reading / Basingstoke Area
Salary: £33,850 - £45,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:
Market leading contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement - 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
Flexible working hours
Salary sacrifice scheme
Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
Within this role you will have the opportunity to:
Produce and deliver conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation, and validation evidence for mechanical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements and is presented, controlled and configured in accordance with company standards
Produce calculations and analysis in support of the above when necessary
Maintenance of design history
Support technical reviews and give presentations on design solutions when necessary
Work with Senior Engineers in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities
Apply the practical use of engineering methods, tools and processes
Support the training and mentoring of Apprentice & Graduates on the team
Whilst not considered a checklist, we will expect candidates to be able to demonstrate some of the following:
Demonstrable experience of working on designs and or post design services through product lifecycle using model-based engineering applications and engineering tools, such as Computer Aided Design Packages (NX) and Teamcenter and have the aptitude to use similar applications
Experience and knowledge, either through application and/or design and production, of engineering drawing packs using BS 8888 alongside a knowledge of machines, tools and manufacturing processes
Completion of a recognised apprenticeship scheme or an equivalent vocational qualification in a STEM discipline supported by practical experience
An HNC / HND or higher qualification in an engineering discipline
Proven experience in a Design Office environment
An ability to work with a range of stakeholders (technical & non-technical)
All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
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Company
We’re looking for talented and ambitious people to join us in our work at the forefront of nuclear defence engineering, science and technology.
To work at AWE is to play a valuable part in keeping our country safe and secure.
Working at AWE gives you access to exceptional technologies, facilities and projects no ordinary company can provide – and the support of world-class professionals at every stage of your career.
- Website
- https://careers.awe.co.uk/
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