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This person will be conducting a mix of functions that span from internal process improvements to supporting project delivery. The primary responsibility of this role will be to design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and manufacturability. The successful candidate should be a people, process, tool (in that order) focused individual whose job it will be to ensure our project delivery teams adhere to common standards and the latest design delivery techniques. The candidate will also actively support project teams on proposal and project delivery tasks.\nThe role will also act as the technical authority for geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) associated with plant items, providing technical direction, checking and assurance for modelling and manufacturing definition activities.\nYour Role\nSignificant hands-on expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), with the ability to define, interpret, review, and approve dimensional and geometrical requirements for plant items and mechanical components.\nAdvanced working knowledge of BS 8888 and the associated ISO Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) framework, or relevant North American equivalents such as ASME Y14.5, subject to applicable client requirements.\nAct as the technical lead and controlling authority for GD&T within the design team, establishing the tolerancing strategy and ensuring that 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and product definitions clearly communicate design intent.\nProvide technical governance and independent checking of datum schemes, feature control frames, form, orientation, location, profile and runout controls, material-condition principles, limits and fits, and tolerance stack-ups.\nEnsure GD&T requirements are functionally justified and compatible with assembly, manufacturability, inspection, interchangeability, and quality requirements.\nLead and mentor designers/engineers on GD&T application, resolve complex tolerancing issues, and interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and client stakeholders where required.\nProficiency in SolidWorks software, including advanced features such as surfacing, sheet metal, and assemblies.\nStrong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.\nExperience with design validation techniques, such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a plus.\n Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings & specifications.\nIdentify, interpret, and apply required industry/ client/ internal CAD/BIM standards to ensure that our finished product is Project, Client compliance.\nWork independently and take proactive initiative.\nSelf-motivated development\nCompetent to check the work.\nShows flexibility in work tasks and locations.\nResponsible for completion of specifically assigned tasks to time and cost.\nShows flexibility in work tasks and locations.\nAbout You\nBachelor's degree/Diploma in Mechanical engineering or equivalent technical discipline with 10+ years’ experience in the relevant fields.\nMinimum 10+ years of relevant mechanical design experience, including substantial practical application of GD&T on complex mechanical/plant items; the candidate should be capable of leading and approving GD&T-related work.\nDemonstrable experience applying BS 8888 / ISO GPS and/or ASME Y14.5 on production engineering drawings and 3D model-based product definitions.\nAbility to perform or review tolerance stack-up analyses and translate functional/assembly requirements into appropriate dimensional and geometrical controls.\nPrevious experience in nuclear, power, heavy engineering, precision equipment, or similarly controlled design environments is preferred; CANDU project experience is advantageous.\nRewards & Benefits\nExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.\nAbout AtkinsRéalis\nWe're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.\nFind out more.\nWorker Type\nContingent WorkerJob Type\nLoan of PersonnelAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. 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