Mechanical Engineers (Additive Manufacturing)

About the job

AWE is currently recruiting Mechanical Engineers (Additive Manufacturing)

These roles give you the opportunity to work for one of the area's largest employers where you will be able to develop your expertise whilst making a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of our business.

Role: Mechanical Engineers (Additive Manufacturing)

Location - Reading Area

Salary: £27,960 - £43,000 (dependent on experience)

Closing date: 15th November 2023

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)
• Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration

Working within the Additive manufacturing Development team, we are looking to appoint Mechanical/AM Engineers, these are excellent opportunities for the right candidates, to work as part of a team alongside a diverse range of specialists and be at the forefront of AM at AWE.

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in some or all of the following:

• Experience in Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing and the running of AM machines
• Development of AM manufacturing systems
• Process qualification
• Post processing
• Awareness/implementation of international standards (ISO / ASTM)
• Maintain and promote high standards in ESH (Environmental, safety & health), security and quality
• Contribute to the production and delivery of technical reports and presentations
• Knowledge of/Experience in engineering design and specifications with use of design tools such as CAD as well as specialist AM slicing software
• Attendance/presentation at national and international conferences
• Supporting the development of others including apprentices, graduates and year-in-industry placement students
• Awareness of AWE's role within the nuclear enterprise and how AM may be used
• Membership of an engineering institution and/or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent. Preferred, not essential

We would like candidates to be motivated, delivery focused, capable of working within a team and engaging with various stakeholders from different disciplines, internal and external to the nuclear weapons enterprise. An appreciation of the company procedures and processes would be beneficial but not essential.

These are excellent and exciting opportunities to join a multi-disciplinary team with a range of experiences. These roles will provide the successful candidates with a wider appreciation of the UK's nuclear weapon enterprise, responsibility in delivering CASD and cross enterprise engagement at all levels.

To be considered for these roles, you would ideally have an HNC/HND or degree qualification in an engineering discipline or proven experience working in a similar environment and possess strong communication skills.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the roles and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas as required.

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