Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will design and validate complex mechanical systems for a major defence project. You will work with cross-functional teams in Chorley, with hybrid working and regular on-site presence. You will apply nuclear and conventional safety principles while keeping to program budgets and quality standards. You will influence procurement, manufacture, and installation through robust technical guidance. This is a chance to contribute to national security and shape complex engineering solutions with a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technically sound and compliant designs for complex mechanical systems
• Produce and review manufacturing and assembly drawings per BS 8888 and relevant standards
• Deliver activities to programme and budget, flagging variances early
• Apply nuclear and conventional safety principles throughout design
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for integrated solutions
• Provide input during procurement, manufacture, testing and installation
• Participate in design reviews and maintain configuration control of 3D models and drawings
• Promote continuous improvement and right-first-time quality
• Support on-site collaboration with teams and ensure on-site presence when required
• Ensure compliance with safety, standards, and regulatory requirements

Key requirements

• Professionally registered engineer (IEng, CEng or working towards registration)
• HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience in design development using CAD systems
• Strong understanding of UK engineering codes, standards and legislation (BS 8888, LOLER, PUWER, CDM)
• Strong communication and teamwork across technical disciplines
• Eligible to obtain SC clearance
• UK Nationals only

• strong communication
• teamwork
• collaboration across disciplines
• CAD systems for design development
• BS 8888 standards
• LOLER, PUWER, CDM

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