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Manufacturing Engineer

Framatome


Job Location:

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General information
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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance the company designs services and installs components fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatomes customers supply ever cleaner safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome and LinkedIn: Framatome.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI 19.5%).
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Publication date
8/26/2026
Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAD - Mechanical Engineering

Job Opening Title

Manufacturing 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 worlds nuclear fleet. With 20000 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%) were 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 were aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals in 2026.
Nows your chance to join a company thats 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 seeking a Manufacturing Engineer here to join our team in Avonmouth to provide operational engineering support to all current and future project activity within the workshop facilities.

Job description

What will you be doing

Within this position you will be responsible for:

  • Receive instrucitons from Manufacturing Support Manager to ensure manufacturing support activities align with business needs and objectives.
    Liaise with Production Manager ensuring manufacturing support activities align with business needs and objectives.
    Liaise with Quality Welding Coordination Projects Procurement and QHSE ensuring all expectations are managed to achieve project delivery.
    Providing support to the workshop floor before and during manufacturing activities.
    Review and internally approve customer drawings (client internal Engineering department) ensuring suitability for manufacture within current capabilities.
    Compile and review Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for upcoming scopes of work to allow procurement.
    Co-ordinate workshop procurement activities ensuring material deliveries align with workshop delivery schedule.
    Assist in the production and maintenance of workshop delivery schedules as well as adherence to schedule.
    Assist with management and coordination of suppliers and sub-contractors (related to manufacture and delivery).
    Provide assistance to Projects team for Early Warnings (EW) Compensation Events (CE).
    Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
    Provide assistance to tenders in relation to manufacturing and inspection capabilities.
    Provide assistance in the development of operational processes and procedures.

Key outputs:

  • The preparation of workshop documentation to enable manufacture in line with applicable specifications and procedures. Including but not limited to:
    o Weld Maps
    o Weld Data Sheets
    o Travel Cards
    o Manufacture Document Issue Sheets
    o Fabrication Drawings
    o Method Statements
    Produce Request For Quotation (RFQs) for Procurement ensuring accurate enquiries are made for material and services.
    Produce Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for manufacturing related activities when required.
    Produce and review internal Work Instructions to assist manufacture when required.
    Assist with development of processes and procedures including the manufacturing management plan and internal management system (IMS).
    Produce Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to manage change through Framatome Ltds Engineering department.
    Produce and assist with Internal NCRs and Observations when required as well as providing assistance for closure.
    Co-ordination and delivery of Internal Kick-Off Meetings / Constructability reviews for new and existing scopes of work.
    Conduct Lessons Learnt reviews during/after scope completion as required.
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What are we looking for

Ideal experience for this position would include:

IOSH Managing Safely.
Pressure Water Reactor (PWR) knowledge and experience.
Nuclear Safety.
P6 Scheduling.
Temporary Works.
5S / Lean Culture.

Person specification:

2-3 years proven relevant experience within Manufacturing / Production / Project Engineering.
Experience in working to specifications and procedures.
Good knowledge of fabrication and welding.
Good understanding of 3D modelling software (e.g. SolidWorks).
High level of competence in working with Engineering drawings in accordance with BS 8888.
High level of competence in MS Office products.
Previous experience in a highly regulated industry advantageous.
Questioning attitude.
Good team working skills.
Highly organised with good attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting.
Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can-do attitude.
Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.
Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
Logical thinking.

Benefits

Whats 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
Job location

United Kingdom Bristol

Job location (site)

Avonmouth

Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Employment level

Non cadre


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Framatome’s teams design and build nuclear power plants, present at every stage of the process on all types of reactor technologies.

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