Process Engineer

Job details

Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAF - Safety, process and systems design - Fluid Systems Engineering

Job Opening Title

Process Engineer

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK - Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services - all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.
Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong - and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.
Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition - where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

What are we hiring for?

We are looking to recruit a Process Engineer to work on a variety of projects relating to fluid flow systems in both the nuclear and non-nuclear process sectors. Engineering activities will mostly relate to single and multiphase pumping and pipeline flow, mixing processes and heat transfer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop his technical skills by working on a range of projects and through internal and external training.

Job description

As part of the Process Engineering team in Framatome Ltd, your mission is to deliver high quality engineering output and contribute to the successful delivery of engineering research, design and consultancy projects for both internal and external clients in a safe and efficient manner.

What will you be doing?

You will be a part of the Process Engineering team your daily responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with peers, including those involved in commercial and project management activities as well as engineering roles and technicians,
- Leading engineering aspects of small and large projects and coordinating others in the team,
- Development of experimental test programmes, performance and supervision of test work in the in the laboratory, and analysing and interpreting the results,
- Specification of equipment, including mechanical and instrumentation components
- Presenting results/analysis to both peers and external clients,
- Performing calculations relating to the design and operation of fluid systems, and providing experience based recommendations to both peers and clients.
- Providing supervision and guidance to younger engineers
- Producing documentation , including detailed technical reports,
- Carrying out team activities while adhering to project budgets and deadlines,
- Developing technical project proposals and costings,
- Contribute to the development of company quality and health and safety processes.

The key outputs of the role will be:
- Quality experimental data and associated analysis
- Presentation of engineering deliverables to internal and external clients,
- Technical reports,
- Predictions of process performance and recommendations for potential improvements

Profile

What are we looking for?

It is expected that as experience grows, the successful applicant will:
- Broaden their knowledge across a wide range of projecs and technical areas, developing significant expertise and providing engineering support across the business.
- Lead large engineering projects and coordinate teams of engineers and technicians.

You will be a passionate engineer committed to excellence in both safety and quality, and eager to be part of a growing team. We are seeking the following skills:
- A Masters or PhD in Process Engineering or a related discipline with relevant experience working in industry,
- Advanced knowledge of single and multiphase fluid mechanics and industrial applications. A sound knowledge of mixing processes and fluid rheology is desireable.
- Knowledge or experience of data aquisition systems, programming (Python, VBA), image or video analysis, and CFD are desirable but not essential.
- Strong analytical ability, with experience in statistical analysis and interptration of data,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Self motivated, well organised, and able to work at pace to deliver on time,
- Driven to work safely and strive towards continual improvement in this area for themselves and across the business.

Benefits

What's in it for you?
• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance for employees
• Cashplan - Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel - learn a new language
• Generous family leave

Job location

Job location

United Kingdom, Cranfield

Job location (site)

Cranfield

Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria

Minimum level of education required

Master

Minimum level of experience required

New graduate

Employment level

Cadre