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Mechanical Designer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

We're looking for talented Mechanical Designers with strong SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk Inventor experience to join a growing nuclear engineering team based in Winchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within the UK nuclear sector while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

The Role

As a Mechanical Designer, you'll play a key role in delivering mechanical design solutions for nuclear and highly regulated engineering projects. You'll be responsible for producing high-quality 3D models and manufacturing drawings, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  * Produce detailed 3D CAD models using SOLIDWORKS or Autodesk Inventor

  * Create accurate manufacturing drawings in accordance with BS 8888

  * Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) principles to engineering drawings

  * Develop designs from concept through to manufacture for nuclear engineering applications

  * Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams

  * Support design reviews and implement engineering changes where required

  * Ensure designs comply with quality, safety and regulatory requirements within a highly regulated environment

  * Contribute to the successful delivery of projects across the UK nuclear industry

What We're Looking For

  * Proven experience as a Mechanical Designer

  * Strong proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and/or Autodesk Inventor

  * Excellent knowledge of BS 8888

  * Experience applying GD&T to engineering drawings

  * Ability to produce high-quality manufacturing documentation

  * Experience working within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated industry is highly desirable

  * Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

  * Excellent communication and team-working abilities

Desirable Experience

  * Nuclear, defence, aerospace or other highly regulated industries

  * Bespoke machinery or specialist equipment design

  * Sheet metal, fabricated assemblies or machined components

  * Design for Manufacture (DFM)

  * Product development and engineering change management

What's On Offer?

  * Hybrid working available

  * Competitive salary/rate depending on experience

  * Opportunity to work on innovative projects within the UK nuclear industry

  * Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

  * Career development and progression opportunities

  * Long-term projects within a safety-critical sector

  * Modern office based in Winchester with flexible working arrangements

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Designer with SOLIDWORKS/Inventor, BS 8888, and GD&T experience, and you're looking to work on cutting-edge nuclear engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about this opportunity

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