Mechanical Designer
5 days ago
Winchester
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