Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter
Millbank Holdings Ltd
Location
Didcot
Salary
Dependent on experience
Posted
17 Aug 2017
Closes
25 Aug 2017
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Our client is a leading international engineering, project management and services provider to the highly regulated nuclear, defence, oil & gas, and science & research industries.

They are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineers / Senior Mechanical Designers to work on a major new project for one of their key clients within the nuclear engineering sector.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Design Engineer is fundamentally a hands-on design based role with interface with other disciplines in the design team. Design engineers make up the body of the engineering department and are responsible for carrying out the day to day developments of the design through the design process.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications, primarily using AutoCAD and/or Inventor
- Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design
- Contribution to design reviews from technical standpoint
- Preparation of technical specifications in liaison with client and project team
- Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process
- Preparation of installation, commissioning and operating documents
- Preparation of risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures

Essential Experience :

- A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree
- A full UK driving licence
- Experience from within a design and project management environment in a high technology industry
- Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position
- Knowledge of generic mechanical principle such as forces, stresses, materials selection & design principle
- Technical knowledge of precision engineering, conveyor systems, remote handling systems / equipment, heavy engineering, cranes, pipes and pumps
- Use of AutoCAD &/or Inventor, Systematic, methodical & quality driven. Working to tight deadlines & a strong team player

- Nuclear experience or experience from within a regulated environment such as Defence, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Water or Food