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Warhead Mechanical CAD Engineers

Employer
Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)
Location
Berkshire, England, Reading
Salary
£33720 - £48000 per annum
Closing date
24 Nov 2023
Reference
R20719

Job Details

AWE is currently recruiting Mechanical Design Engineers to join our Warhead Engineering Team and apply their expertise in support of AWE's Weapon Projects. These are excellent opportunities for experienced Product Design Engineers looking for a fresh challenge or for qualified Precision Machinists with CAD experience looking to further their career.

Role: Warhead Mechanical CAD Engineers

Location - Reading Area (Office based)

Salary: £33,850 - £45,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing date: 24th November 2023

Salary: £35,720 - £48,000 (dependent on experience)

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

  • Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
  • Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
  • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
  • Life Assurance
  • 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 for your family
  • A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
  • Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
  • Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration (optional)

These roles will give you 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 to 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
  • Technical leadership/mentoring of junior staff, Apprentices & Graduates
  • Maintain and promote high standards in ESH (Environmental, safety & health), security and quality

We would welcome applicants that have:

  • 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
  • Practical experience of machine tools and manufacturing processes

Whilst not considered a checklist, we would like candidates to be able to demonstrate some of the following as further training will be given:

  • 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)

All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and travel Overseas if required.

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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.

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