Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Modularisation

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Modularisation
58,000 (Negotiable dependant on experience)
Remote/Hybrid working, with Occasional visits to the Manchester, Warrington or Derby office
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, to be involved in an industry leading, cutting-edge project for a new type of power station.
We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
The role is suited to a degree qualified mechanical engineer (or equivalent) with at least 5 years' experience who will be support the design and delivery of the Rolls-Royce SMR modular frames or modular kit of parts including barriers, drainage, and flooring, as part of the Modularisation team. You will work within a core team responsible for the delivery of a standardised modular system, performing optioneering studies to determine optimal design, manufacturing, and construction solutions in keeping with the SMR modular build philosophy. As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to guide and mentor junior engineers to help them develop their full potential.

• Concept and design development of design solutions for the Rolls-Royce SMR modular frames or supporting kit of parts including barriers, drainage, and flooring.
• Design of work packages to applicable standards and internal hazard requirements.
• Rolls-Royce SMR Design Process revolves around a Definition Review (DR) governance process that assesses the functional design development of systems, structures, or components via staged DR gates. Success will be measured by achieving staged DR gate approval within the agreed project delivery timescales.
• Contribution to Rolls-Royce SMR Generic Design Assessment approval.
• Delivery of designs and work packages against the SMR DR process and contribution to the Rolls-Royce SMR Generic Design Assessment approval.
• Run meetings with key stakeholders to develop requirements and solutions.
• Produce supporting documentation packages in line with the R-R SMR Process requirements.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Criteria 1
This role will require technical design experience in some or all the following:

• Experience in the use of Mechanical Design packages. (NX, Inventor)
• Structural/Civil Engineering experience or integration awareness - Modularisation, Steel frame experience and calculations etc.
• Knowledge of design for protection against internal hazards.
• Design for X activities.
• Sound knowledge of the principles of design modularisation and standardisation.
• Experience of implementing new processes and change in a highly regulated industry.

Criteria 2
Experience in the development of design solutions from initial concept through to detailed design definition using a robust Design Process, this will include experience of DfX and trade-off / optioneering studies to ensure an optimum design solution is achieved. Utilising the systems engineering approach to design.
Criteria 3
Proven experience in the delivery of complex Mechanical Design solutions with diverse stakeholders and requirements.
Criteria 4
Applicants should be able to demonstrate competence with the application of codes and standards through design, safety case engineering, requirements management, systems engineering methods, and verification and validation.
Criteria 5
This role will require knowledge/experience in some or all the following:

• Desirable experience of requirements management processes. (DOORS)
• Project management of local plans to work to deliverables milestones. (MS Project)
• Definition Review (DR) process knowledge.
• Experience of working collaboratively with partners and suppliers.

Pay and Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary of around 58,000, plus:-

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - 2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• 250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We're doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there's a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We're one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we're a strengths-based organisation - our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
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Our Screening Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in following additional screening:-

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check