Senior Mechanical Designer

Company: Assystem
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you design detailed mechanical drawings and safety-focused components within a regulated environment. You will contribute to the design of Alpha Gloveboxes and ensure project milestones are met, while coordinating with team members and clients. Your work directly supports high-stakes nuclear projects, combining precision drafting with assembly-focused design. This position offers cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to impact complex, global programs in a safety-driven company.

Pay / Benefits

  • mindfulness and wellbeing resources
  • confidential support line 24/7
  • discount vouchers for days out and restaurants
  • eye test and glasses vouchers
  • cycle to work scheme
  • enhanced sick pay

Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed drawings using Inventor / AutoCAD
  • Design Alpha Gloveboxes with safety in mind
  • Manage workload efficiently and drive project completion
  • Communicate effectively with team members and clients

Key requirements

  • Worked in regulated industries, preferably nuclear
  • Recent experience in designing Alpha Gloveboxes
  • Proficiency in Inventor / AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of Design for Assembly principles
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages
  • Security Clearance: residency criteria to attain UK security clearance at minimum SC level
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Workload management
  • Inventor
  • AutoCAD
  • Design for Assembly

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Posted: October 1st, 2026