Job Description

For over 50 years, Mirion Technologies has provided mission critical systems to detect, measure and analyse radiation to protect people, property and the environment. We are a global business, powered by local geographical presence throughout Europe, Asia and the USA.

At Mirion, we foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement empowering our teams to make a meaningful impact every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Farnborough, the position will report into the Projects and Design Team Manager.

Please note: we are unable to support sponsorship for this position, therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK with no visa restrictions.

As a Junior Mechanical Engineer you will play a key role in supporting the research, development, and implementation of high temperature and nuclear imaging products. Working alongside a multidisciplined team, you will be responsible for supporting projects from conception to completion. We are looking for a junior engineer eager to apply their knowledge to real-world engineering challenges while gaining hands-on experience. Having some relevant industry work experience would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and analysing mechanical components and systems using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks and AutoCAD)
• Conduct simulations, testing, and analysis to ensure product functionality and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, electrical, and quality assurance, to support product development
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for project updates
• Support prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical designs
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to support design decisions
• Perform material selection and cost analysis
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies
• Assist in process improvement and problem-solving initiatives
• Assist with design reviews with internal and external customers
• Creating sketches, outline drawings, detail drawings and assembly drawings
• Design for manufacture, ensuring products are safe, reliable, and meet required industry standards
• Creating accurate part and assembly models
• Prepare Technical Construction Files for product compliance verification
• Design verification and functional testing
• Generating reports, calculations, test procedures, manuals, and master data within the ERP system (Item data, BOMs, Routes)

Qualifications and Experience

Essential
• Qualified to a minimum degree level in relevant field or relevant experience
• Experience of mechanical design and development using 2D and 3D CAD software (preferably Solidworks and AutoCAD)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to review and work with stakeholders to prioritise workload of self
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Desirable
• Experience of preparing cost sheets for Sales Enquires
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of RoHS
• Knowledge of drawing standards including BS8888

What we can offer

Our employees make the difference, that’s why we can offer the following:-

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to develop within an international group working on high profile projects
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and training
• A collaborative and supportive work environment