CAD Engineer (Siemens NX)
Role Overview
We’re now looking for a CAD Engineer to support our Components & Layouts team, contributing to the development and integration of high‐integrity product definitions. This is a key role in maturing our SMR design, shaping layout integration, and ensuring robust, compliant engineering outputs across a fast‐growing, highly collaborative environment.
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Summary
We’re now looking for a CAD Engineer to support our Components & Layouts team, contributing to the development and integration of high‐integrity product definitions. This is a key role in maturing our SMR design, shaping layout integration, and ensuring robust, compliant engineering outputs across a fast‐growing, highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- We’ll need you to be responsible for:
- Creating and maintaining high‐quality 3D models, 2D drawings and integrated layout assemblies in Siemens NX.
- Supporting configuration, change control and the accuracy of CAD deliverables across the lifecycle.
- Collaborating with engineering teams to translate requirements into clear, integrated product definitions.
- Applying GD&T, standards, and best practice across all model‐based definitions.
- Export and creating data for Federated models and support/creation of 3D animations and scheduling.
- As you can see, this is a pivotal role at the heart of our engineering definition process, and you’ll bring first‐class CAD capability, curiosity, and collaborative problem‐solving into our growing team, as well as:
- Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally Siemens NX and or Aveva E3D/PDMS, or equivalent demonstrable industry expertise.
- We’ll ask you about your experience producing component definitions, assemblies, and integrated layouts in complex engineering environments.
- Strong understanding of GD&T principles, engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5 / ISO BS8888), and configuration control.
- Knowledge of P&IDs, multidisciplinary design, or Teamcenter is beneficial.
- Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
- What’s in it for you?
- We anticipate paying a salary of between £44,625-£52,500 DOE
- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, 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
- Selection Process
- The process will include an initial discussion with Talent Acquisition, followed by 1–2 technical interview stages. We aim to provide timely feedback throughout.
- Due to the nature of our industry, successful candidates will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment screening, including BPSS and DBS checks.
- Inclusion & Diversity
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes.
- Pay Range:
- £42,000.00
- £55,125.00
- Why Join Us?
- You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
- A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
- A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
- 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.
- Our Application Process
- Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
- 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
- #LI-SM1 #LI-Hybrid
Location
- Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester
- What’s in it for you?
- We anticipate paying a salary of between £44,625-£52,500 DOE
- Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, 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
- Selection Process
- The process will include an initial discussion with Talent Acquisition, followed by 1–2 technical interview stages. We aim to provide timely feedback throughout.
- Due to the nature of our industry, successful candidates will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment screening, including BPSS and DBS checks.
- Inclusion & Diversity
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes.
- Pay Range:
- £42,000.00
- £55,125.00
- Why Join Us?
- You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:
- A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
- 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.
- Our Application Process
- Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
- 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
- #LI-SM1 #LI-Hybrid
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British private nuclear technology company developing small modular reactors for utilities and governments’ clean electricity needs.
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