Senior Mechanical Engineer - Central Government

Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer x 2 REF 106862
Contract Length: Until 06/04/2027 with chance of extension
Location: Hybrid/Abingdon - 3 days per week onsite (some flexibility on this)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: BPSS

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation and design of effective remote handling mechanical robotic devices and tooling from concept through systems specifications to detail designs.
• Supervision of engineers and designers (drafters) to maintain high design standards and integrate design work.
• Creation of technical specifications for procurement and management of suppliers or subcontractors in procurement of remote handling tooling and equipment.
• Liaison with customers to report on project progress and to agree priorities.
• Drive and complete complex design activities within allotted time and with high efficiency, ensuring designs are compliant with correct design files, standards and regulations.
• Lead and manage the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of existing client and JET systems.
• Managing the acceptance, testing, and commissioning of complex remote systems.
• Actively promotes client mission and values and compliance to client policies and procedures.
• Engineers will be required from time to time to enter radioactive controlled areas to support the diagnosis and implantation of corrective action on JET equipment. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided in advance.
• Engineers will be requested to be on call to support operations.
• Engineers will be occasionally required to travel and work offsite in support of RACE project responsibilities and maybe asked to temporarily co-locate with our business partners.

  Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in designing complex electro/mechanical devices.
• Experience in managing designs and design teams.
• Experience in design substantiation analysis using hand calculation or finite element techniques.
• Competent in generating technical documents and specifications.
• Experience in using CATIA v5 or similar.
• Ability to work as part of a larger team or group.

• Engineering council recognised mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience.

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