Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineers ideally with a background in the Nuclear sector to be engaged on a contract basis, located in Aldermaston. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the safe decommissioning of facilities, systems, assets, and processes on nuclear sites. This role involves ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all mechanical systems, adhering to regulatory standards, and contributing to the smooth decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Key Responsibilities: * Design and Development: Create detailed designs and specifications for mechanical systems using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) specifically for nuclear applications. * Prototyping: Develop and test prototypes to validate designs, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards. * Research: Conduct technical research to inform design and engineering methods, focusing on nuclear-specific requirements. * Project Management: Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring adherence to nuclear industry regulations. * Collaboration: Liaise with clients, designers, engineers, and manufacturers to ensure coherence and quality, particularly in the context of nuclear safety. * Documentation: Prepare technical reports, design specifications documents, and operational manuals, ensuring compliance with nuclear regulatory standards. * Testing: Perform computer simulations and experiments to virtually test and refine designs, focusing on nuclear-specific scenarios. * Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of advancements in technology, design trends, and engineering best practices within the nuclear industry. Requirements: * Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. * Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably within the nuclear industry. * Skills: Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks), strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional time management and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities. * Certifications: PE certification is advantageous; familiarity with nuclear industry standards and regulations is essential. * Attributes: Attentive to detail, critically minded, and able to find creative solutions to technical problems. * Clearance: SC or DV clearance required. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and other simulation tools. * Knowledge of nuclear-specific manufacturing processes and materials. Working Conditions: * Office environment with occasional visits to nuclear facilities and supply-chain engagement Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications.