Job Description
Shape the Future of Engineering in a Mission-Critical Industry
Join a fast-growing, highly respected engineering business at the forefront of solving complex design challenges for the nuclear and highly regulated sectors. With a collaborative, quality-driven culture and a focus on innovation, this is an opportunity to be part of a team delivering real-world impact in safety-critical environments.
This isn't just another design role — it's a chance to take ownership of technically diverse projects, influence key decisions, and drive engineering excellence from concept through to completion.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Design & Innovation
* Lead the design and development of cutting-edge mechanical systems for complex, safety-critical projects.
* Create high-quality, manufacturable designs using SolidWorks and other advanced CAD tools.
* Produce engineering documentation including technical drawings, calculations, and reports aligned with international standards.
Project Leadership
* Own small to medium-scale projects or lead packages on major multi-disciplinary programmes.
* Ensure technical outputs meet all functional, regulatory, and quality requirements.
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure designs align with project goals and client needs.
Collaboration & Influence
* Act as a key technical point of contact, sharing progress, insights, and guidance with the Engineering Manager and stakeholders.
* Provide hands-on support to production, testing, and quality teams during design verification and delivery.
* Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
Process Improvement & Quality
* Champion design best practices and lean engineering principles including 5S and waste reduction.
* Continuously seek ways to improve systems, tools, and workflows for better project outcomes.
What You Bring:
* A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (HNC/HND with strong experience also welcome)
* 4+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in the nuclear, defence, or other regulated sectors
* Proficiency in SolidWorks and 3D CAD
* Strong understanding of engineering standards, safety requirements, and documentation
* Detail-oriented with sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership capabilities
Why Join?
* Career Growth: Work in a business that supports professional development and progression to more senior technical or leadership roles.
* Impactful Work: Be part of projects that make a genuine difference in safety, innovation, and sustainability.
* Forward-Thinking Culture: Join a team where creativity, precision, and collaboration are truly valued.
Ready to work on projects that matter — and grow your career while doing it? We’d love to hear from you.