Manufacturing Engineer in Cranfield

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK - Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet.

With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we are driving the future of clean energy.

Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong — and growing.

As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we are aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.

Now's your chance to join a company that is shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

What are we hiring for?

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Cranfield to provide operational engineering support for all current and future project activity within the Cranfield Lab and workshop facilities.

This role will include, but not be limited to, planning, building, commissioning, maintaining, and operating all R&D test rigs and facilities to meet customer expectations using current methods and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with engineering and project management teams to take design drawings and details and build measurement systems, typically in extreme pressure, flow or heat conditions.
• Detail project plans to ensure the timely delivery of project milestones and objectives.
• Assemble and install mechanical components, machinery, and equipment in accordance with technical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Operate the various test rigs and fixtures to perform validation and verification tests on customer assemblies.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on test rigs, machinery and specialized systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, identifying and replacing faulty parts.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure efficient and right‑first‑time delivery of systems.
• Maintain Health and Safety as a paramount focus in all activities.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and calibration activities.
• Key outputs
• Creation of PFD, P&ID, Schematics
• Work instructions
• Assembly instructions
• Analysis reporting to support project objectives
• DFMEA, HAZOP, Risk Assessments
• Goods procurement
• Project Milestone Requirements

Ideal experience for this position includes

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing, R&D Test or Service environment

Person specification

• Proven experience as an engineer in a mechanical/IC engineering discipline or similar role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven experience managing project work packages.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Physical stamina and ability to work in various conditions (e. g., confined spaces, heights, etc.).
• Familiarity with ISO or similar procedural environments.
• Enthusiastic and committed, willing to work within tight timescales.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave per year, rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance for employees
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income protection
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