Mechanical Engineer
- Security, aerospace & defence
- Birmingham, Silchester, Bristol
Empowering projects in a complex world.
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you.
Flexible working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.
As a Mechanical Engineer in our 'Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology' (ADS&T) business you will play an important role in delivering a wide variety of projects, ranging from niche consultancy to large, high-profile programmes. By taking a critical role within our diverse portfolio of defence projects, you can take pride in the impact your contribution will make to safeguarding our nation.
Your purpose:
As a Mechanical Engineer within ADS&T you will:
- Support the creation of optimal design solutions to address client requirements.
- Produce substantiation calculations to demonstrate designs will perform as required.
- Author and update technical documents.
- Manage your projects' delivery against Time, Cost and Quality requirements.
- Support our QA process through review or checking colleagues’ work.
- Present your work to the client at formal reviews.
- Work within project teams, these may include placements at clients’ sites.
What you can bring:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartership with a relevant engineering institution or be progressing towards obtaining this.
- Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application to varied projects and domains.
- Creativity and experience across the design lifecycle including undertaking requirements capture, concept generation, development and down-selection.
- Familiarity with working to design codes and industry standards appropriate for a safety critical industry.
- Experience in the production of design documentation, including calculations,reports, specifications and requirements capture documents. Computer aided design experience.
- Experience of participating and presenting material at formal design reviews.
- Experience of working in teams to deliver mechanical engineering design projects. Experience working in the nuclear or other safety critical industry.
Why AtkinsRéalis?
Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.
Within ADS&T, we have signed the "Women in Defence" and "Women in Aviation and Aerospace" charters. These pledges include providing opportunities for women to succeed at all levels. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Gold Employer Recognition Award.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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