Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Warrington, Knutsford or Manchester

Hybrid working

About the Opportunity:

The client, a large multinational engineering consultancy, is looking for a Design Engineer to build up CAD capability support within their Energy team.

The department is entering an exciting phase of opportunity by supporting their key client’s UK nuclear fleet through a business transformation, and by supporting new small modular reactor developers. The work is varied, covering New Build, Generation, Life Extension, and Defueling, and their capabilities are in demand across the nuclear sector.

The Role

• This role will involve the creation, modification, analysis, and optimisation of engineering design proposals.
• You will work to deliver innovative and practical design solutions that support small to large-scale engineering projects.
• Delivery of high-quality design work, focusing on mechanical components, piping layouts, P&IDs, electrical diagrams, civil, manufacturing drawings, and detailed 3D models.
• You will be interfacing with mechanical, process, electrical and civil engineering teams.
• The role will be working within a team of designers to ensure consistency of high-quality outputs to clients with a “right first time” approach.
• This role involves managing multiple design tasks and ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• This role is based out of the North West - it is expected a minimum of 2 days per week at the Amentum offices in Warrington, Knutsford or Manchester. Additional days for team collaboration and at client/supplier sites for projects as required.

 Key Responsibilities

• “Right first time” with continuous improvement attitude
• Producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings using Inventor, Revit, and other software.
• Performing 2D-3D Checks when needed

Experience

• Qualification to HNC/HND standard in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in a regulated industry, particularly in design for assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Advanced knowledge of BS 8888 and ASME B31.1, B31.3
• Knowledge of electrical diagrams and schematics
• Knowledge of civil structures
• Awareness how CAD supports of structural analysis and flow simulation
• High proficiency in Inventor, AutoCAD, and other CAD design software, including Inventor Vault.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of technical design standards.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact ricky.shaw@morson.com to arrange a confidential conversation.