Mechanical Designer
Amentum
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
**About the Opportunity**
Technology, Consulting, and Innovation (TC&I)
Our business is responsible for the largest independent nuclear laboratories in the UK, delivering projects from consultancy, assurance and regulation, through to test rigs and prototypes.
Our Engineering Development (ED) business delivers client-focused technological solutions to the most complex engineering challenges. Our breadth of capability, coupled with our facilities, enables us to bring the latest thinking and technology to market. We act as the integrator for these technologies; optimising solutions and ensuring that they can be deployed in challenging environments, while our core capabilities focus on experimental rig design and build, testing, robotics and remote operations.
As a Designer, you will contribute to delivering safe, functional, and innovative design solutions for complex engineering challenges. Your work will support the successful execution of major projects in regulated industries. As part of the Design Team, you will work on design deliverables that ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of various engineering projects. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other design professionals to produce technical drawings and specifications that meet project goals.
**You will also be responsible for:**
+ Translating concepts into visual models (e.g., 2D/3D drawings).
+ Ensuring designs comply with industry standards and client specifications.
+ Participating in design reviews and contributing to the aesthetic and functional aspects of the project.
+ Producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings using Inventor, Revit, and other software.
+ Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
+ Attending occasional site visits to gather information for design development.
+ Liaising with clients and internal teams to gather requirements and ensure successful delivery.
**Here’s what you’ll need:**
You will also be responsible for:
+ We are seeking candidates with the following skills and experiences:
+ Qualification to HNC/HND standard in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).
+ Proficiency in Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Inventor, and 3D systems.
+ Familiarity with UK regulations, including LOLER and CDM.
+ Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
+ Proficiency in Inventor, Revit, and BIM methodologies.
+ Strong attention to detail and understanding of technical design standards.
+ Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Opportunities for Growth:
This role provides opportunities to advance to Senior Designer roles, where you will lead teams and oversee larger, more complex projects.
**Our Culture:**
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity.
We partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join us then please let us know.
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