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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Nuclear ApplicationsLocation: Bath, UKA globally recognised engineering business based in Bath, known for delivering precision control and actuation solutions into critical infrastructure markets, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with proven nuclear industry experience.Their technology operates in some of the world's most demanding environments, where safety, compliance and performance are absolute. This role sits at the centre of that challenge.The RoleThey will take a senior technical position within a high-performing engineering team, leading the design and development of products for nuclear applications. This is hands-on engineering at a high level - owning complex design work, influencing project direction, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving engineering excellence across the full product lifecycle. From concept and research through to detailed design, validation and final manufacture, they will play a pivotal role in delivering robust, compliant and high-integrity engineered solutions. There is no direct line management - but strong technical leadership, accountability and mentorship are essential.What They'll Be DoingEngineering & Technical AuthorityLead mechanical design activities for nuclear-qualified productsOwn key elements of project delivery, influencing timescales and technical directionConduct and lead rigorous design reviews to ensure compliance with nuclear standards and specificationsDesign and develop components including castings, gearing systems, electric motors and sealing solutionsProduce and review detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawingsDevelop verification & validation strategies, including functional and non-functional testingGenerate high-quality technical documentation to demonstrate compliance and traceabilityPresent technical solutions and analysis to senior stakeholders and customersNuclear Standards & ComplianceThey will bring strong working knowledge of:10CFR Part 50 Appendix B and Part 21 reportingCSA N299 series standardsIEEE Nuclear Standards (382, 323, 383, 344)Design for internationally regulated nuclear environmentsTechnical LeadershipAct as a role model for engineering best practiceProvide informal mentoring and share knowledge across the teamDrive adherence to structured design methodologiesContribute to continuous improvement across processes and product developmentWhat They'll BringDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Engineering or equivalentProven experience designing products for the nuclear power industry (essential)Strong background in industrial mechanical design and product enhancementExperience with structured design techniques and full lifecycle developmentFamiliarity with verification & validation tools, requirements capture and defect managementConfident using CAD and Microsoft-based technical documentation toolsWillingness to travel when requiredWhy This Role Is ExcitingEngineering for environments where failure is not an optionDirect influence on products used in nuclear power facilities globallyHigh technical ownership without stepping away from hands-on designComplex, standards-driven engineering that challenges and stretches capabilityA senior role where credibility, accountability and expertise truly matterFor a Senior Engineer who thrives on precision, regulatory depth and technically demanding design work, this is an opportunity to operate at the sharp end of mechanical engineering in one of the UK's strongest engineering hubs.