CAD Engineer (Siemens NX)

Rolls-Royce SMR · Derby · £44,625–£52,500 (stated in the posting)

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Role: CAD Engineer (Siemens NX)

Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

The Business

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We’re positioned to become a world leader in SMRs and establish the UK’s premier green export technology.

The Team

The CAD team defines, integrates, and controls the product definition for the entire powerplant. Working at the centre of multidisciplinary engineering, we create high‑integrity 3D models and layouts that enable safe, efficient, and innovative SMR design across multiple global sites.

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.

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:

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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

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