Mechanical Engineer

Job Description: Mechanical Engineer Location: Abingdon, Oxford Scope: Until April 2027 (chance of extension), inside IR35 Conditions: Hybrid, 3 days a week (some flexibility on this) Overview: Design, manage and procure remote handling equipment for fusion and non-fusion applications in challenging environments, following established project methodologies.

This will involve interpreting and clarifying customer specifications, developing innovative engineering solutions to complex problems, and managing medium-sized projects to agreed timescales, quality standards and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Create and design effective remote handling mechanical and robotic devices and tooling, from initial concepts and system specifications through to detailed designs. Supervise engineers and designers to maintain high design standards and ensure effective integration of design activities.

Develop technical specifications for procurement and manage suppliers and subcontractors involved in the delivery of remote handling tooling and equipment. Liaise with customers to provide project progress updates and agree priorities.

Lead and deliver complex design activities efficiently, ensuring designs comply with relevant technical documentation, engineering standards and regulations. Lead and manage the maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of existing remote handling systems and equipment.

Manage the acceptance testing and commissioning of complex remote systems. Essential

Skills & Experience

Experience designing complex electromechanical devices and equipment. Experience managing engineering designs and leading design teams. Experience undertaking design substantiation and analysis using hand calculations and/or Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Competent in producing technical documentation, engineering reports and specifications. Experience using CATIA V5 or similar 3D CAD design software. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Engineering Council-recognised Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience. Additional

Requirements

Occasional work within controlled or specialist environments to support equipment diagnosis, maintenance and implementation of corrective actions. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided. Participation in an on-call rota to provide operational support when required.

Occasional travel and offsite working to support project requirements, including the possibility of temporarily working alongside business partners...

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