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Role title: Warhead Mechanical CAD Engineers

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £37,860 - £50,000 (depending on your suitability & level of experience)

Closing date: 7th January 2025

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the roles

AWE is currently recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineers (CAD) to join our Applied Warhead Engineering Team and apply their expertise in support of AWE's Weapon Projects.

Working within the The Applied Engineering Group, we provide expertise that supports the engineering design and development of in-service and future warheads, both directly and in-directly across all key business areas at AWE. It researches, develops and implements new technologies to help improve the capability and efficiency to design, simulate, manufacture and test across AWE.

These roles are ideally suited to experienced Product Design Engineers looking for a fresh challenge with extensive CAD experience looking to further their career.

Who are we looking for?

We need you to have experience in:

Producing and delivering conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation, and validation evidence for mechanical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements to company standards
Producing calculations and analysis in support of the above when necessary
Maintenance of design history
Supporting technical reviews and give presentations on design solutions when necessary
Working with Senior Engineers in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities
Applying the practical use of engineering methods, tools, and processes
Technical leadership/mentoring of junior staff, Apprentices & Graduates
Maintaining and promoting high standards in ESH (Environmental, safety & health), security and quality

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have demonstrate proven industry experience in some of the following:

Experience of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Experienced in using Computer Aided Design systems
Practical experience of Machine tools and manufacturing processes
Application and knowledge of British and ISO Standards
Application and knowledge of Material selection
An understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Proven experience in a Design Office environment
An ability to work with a range of stakeholders (technical & non-technical)

We would welcome applicants that have:

A degree, HNC/HND or an equivalent vocational qualification, in an engineering discipline supported by considerable practical experience
Experience and knowledge in Mechanical Engineering Design and specifications to produce fully defined engineering drawing packs to BS 8888 with GD&T
Experience using PLM and CAD systems. Siemens Teamcenter and NX particularly desirable although further training will be provided if needed

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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