Warhead Mechanical Design Engineer

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Job description

AWE are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Warhead Engineering Team in support of AWE Programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Craft Engineer looking to further their career in design engineering or an experienced design engineer looking for a fresh challenge.

Warhead Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Reading / Basingstoke Area

Salary: £33,850 - £45,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• Market leading contributory pension scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement - 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off

• Flexible working hours

• Salary sacrifice scheme

• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

Within this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Produce and deliver conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation, and validation evidence for mechanical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements and is presented, controlled and configured in accordance with company standards

• Produce calculations and analysis in support of the above when necessary

• Maintenance of design history

• Support technical reviews and give presentations on design solutions when necessary

• Work with Senior Engineers in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities

• Apply the practical use of engineering methods, tools and processes

• Support the training and mentoring of Apprentice & Graduates on the team

Whilst not considered a checklist, we will expect candidates to be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Demonstrable experience of working on designs and or post design services through product lifecycle using model-based engineering applications and engineering tools, such as Computer Aided Design Packages (NX) and Teamcenter and have the aptitude to use similar applications

• Experience and knowledge, either through application and/or design and production, of engineering drawing packs using BS 8888 alongside a knowledge of machines, tools and manufacturing processes

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship scheme or an equivalent vocational qualification in a STEM discipline supported by practical experience

• An HNC / HND or higher qualification in an engineering discipline

• Proven experience in a Design Office environment

• An ability to work with a range of stakeholders (technical & non-technical)

All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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