Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Warrington, UK

Company: Global Nuclear Engineering OEM

Salary: Competitive salary (Up to £65,000) + Pension + Flexible & Hybrid working, and other excellent benefits.

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Global Leader in Nuclear Engineering based near Warrington.

This is a unique opportunity to work on bespoke, complex and heavy mechanical handling and process machinery, supporting projects across the full design lifecycle-from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) to final delivery. You'll play a key role in the design and manufacture of high-integrity systems for the nuclear sector, applying your expertise in CAD, FEA and engineering standards to deliver safe, innovative, and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Lead the mechanical design of custom-engineered systems for nuclear and industrial applications.
• Deliver projects through the full design lifecycle, from concept and FEED to detailed design and manufacture.
• Apply CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and FEA (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) tools to develop and validate designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (ASME, BS EN, RCC-M, etc.) in a highly regulated environment.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, manufacturing, and quality assurance.

  What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Design / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in a regulated industry (nuclear, defence, oil & gas, aerospace, etc.).
  • Strong background in bespoke machinery, heavy mechanical handling systems, or process equipment.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Ideally possess a solid understanding of FEED, design for manufacture (DFM), and lifecycle engineering.
  • Experience working to nuclear or safety-critical standards such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Defence or Marine
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

    Why Join Us?

    • Be part of a global OEM shaping the future of Nuclear Engineering.
    • Work on mission-critical projects with real-world impact.
    • Enjoy a collaborative, technically challenging environment with career progression and training opportunities.
    • Competitive salary (Up to £ 65,000) + Pension + Flexible & Hybrid working, and other excellent benefits.
    • Excellent Professional, Career & Technical Development Opportunities

      Apply Now

      If you're a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a world-class engineering organisation, we want to hear from you.

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