Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer required for short term contracts based in Warrington.

Our client is a global business providing integrated power systems for use on land, at sea and in the air.

Within the global nuclear industry their focus is on providing nuclear power utility vendors and operators with integrated solutions and long-term support services spanning the reactor lifecycle, from concept design through to obsolescence management and plant life extension.

For more than 50 years, they have been helping naval and commercial utility customers to maximise plant operation and safely extend plant lifetimes. Our capabilities cover four core areas of expertise: Safety, licensing and environmental engineering, Mechanical systems and component engineering, Instrumentation and control and Commissioning and in-service support Opportunities exist within the engineering delivery unit for Mechanical Design Engineers who will specify, design, and develop mechanical plant and equipment for Defence projects.

Candidates should have a strong focus on delivery to quality, cost and time within a process driven environment, be self starters and able to work as individuals or as part of a team.
You will capture task requirements and translate into design intent.
You will be responsible for the detailed design and specification of mechanical components and equipment including welded/fabricated structures.
You will underpin these designs by conducting stress analyses, thermal analysis, fatigue and fracture analyses, and also by documenting FMECA workshops with involvement from other engineers.
You will produce design substantiation reports to demonstrate that safety functional requirements are met.
You will define manufacturing quality requirements, inspection requirements, installation requirements and testing requirements.

Essential Skills/Experience:

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
Previous experience of design substantiation and knowledge of the design codes and standards applicable to the nuclear industry would be an advantage.
Ideally you will have knowledge of structural design, welding and manufacture in a nuclear environment, though experience gained within other highly regulated industries will also be considered.
You will negotiate, influence, and communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels and be able to deal effectively with ambiguity and multiple problems whilst working to tight time scales.
You will be proficient in the use of MS Office and have experience with engineering design software tools (preferably NX, ANSYS, MathCAD, Pro Engineer or other similar packages).
Membership of an engineering professional institute would be preferable but is not an essential requirement.
You will have the ability and willingness to work to process and procedure.

To apply for this position please submit your CV to for the attention of Joni Spittle.

Assystem is a well established engineering services provider to UK industry, providing solutions to various engineering industries including; Aerospace, Gas Turbines, Automotive, Nuclear and Energy, Marine and Rail. With over 45 years experience, we provide our clients and candidates with a quality service for the provision of Contract and Permanent recruitment.