Mechanical Engineer in Abingdon

Job Description: Mechanical Engineer Location: Abingdon, Oxford Scope: Until April 2027 (chance of extension), inside IR35 Conditions: Hybrid, 3 days a week (some flexibility on this) Overview: Design, manage and procure remote handling equipment for fusion and non-fusion applications in challenging environments, following established project methodologies. This will involve interpreting and clarifying customer specifications, developing innovative engineering solutions to complex problems, and managing medium-sized projects to agreed timescales, quality standards and budgets. Key Responsibilities: * Create and design effective remote handling mechanical and robotic devices and tooling, from initial concepts and system specifications through to detailed designs. * Supervise engineers and designers to maintain high design standards and ensure effective integration of design activities. * Develop technical specifications for procurement and manage suppliers and subcontractors involved in the delivery of remote handling tooling and equipment. * Liaise with customers to provide project progress updates and agree priorities. * Lead and deliver complex design activities efficiently, ensuring designs comply with relevant technical documentation, engineering standards and regulations. * Lead and manage the maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of existing remote handling systems and equipment. * Manage the acceptance testing and commissioning of complex remote systems. Essential Skills & Experience: * Experience designing complex electromechanical devices and equipment. * Experience managing engineering designs and leading design teams. * Experience undertaking design substantiation and analysis using hand calculations and/or Finite Element Analysis (FEA). * Competent in producing technical documentation, engineering reports and specifications. * Experience using CATIA V5 or similar 3D CAD design software. * Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team. * Engineering Council-recognised Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience. Additional Requirements: * Occasional work within controlled or specialist environments to support equipment diagnosis, maintenance and implementation of corrective actions. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided. * Participation in an on-call rota to provide operational support when required. * Occasional travel and offsite working to support project requirements, including the possibility of temporarily working alongside business partners