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Duration: 6-12 months

Location: Plymouth (on-site 2-3 days per week)

Vetting Level: A / B - (preferred A)

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development: Create detailed designs and specifications for mechanical systems using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) specifically for nuclear applications.
Prototyping: Develop and test prototypes to validate designs, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards.
Research: Conduct technical research to inform design and engineering methods, focusing on nuclear-specific requirements.
Project Management: Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring adherence to nuclear industry regulations.
Collaboration: Liaise with clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure coherence and quality, particularly in the context of nuclear safety.
Documentation: Prepare technical reports, design specifications documents, and operational manuals, ensuring compliance with nuclear regulatory standards. * Testing: Perform computer simulations and experiments to virtually test and refine designs, focusing on nuclear-specific scenarios.
Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of advancements in technology, design trends, and engineering best practices within the nuclear industry. Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably within the nuclear industry.
Skills: Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks), strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional time management and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Certifications: PE certification is advantageous; familiarity with nuclear industry standards and regulations is essential.
Attributes: Attentive to detail, critically minded, and able to find creative solutions to technical problems.Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and other simulation tools.
Knowledge of nuclear-specific manufacturing processes and materials.Working Conditions:

Office environment with occasional visits to nuclear facilities and supply-chain engagementWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status