John Bowmer

John Bowmer (CEng AIMechE) has extensive work experience in mechanical engineering. John currently holds the position of Principal Mechanical Engineer at Rolls-Royce SMR since November 2021. Prior to this role, they worked at Rolls-Royce from 2011 to 2021, where they held various positions and responsibilities. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, they served as the Mechanical Design Lead for Laser Blown Powder Direct Energy Deposition (LBP DED) for Turbine Seal Segments. Additionally, they acted as the Mechanical Design Lead for the TEU/TEP Waste Treatment Project, managing a team of engineers involved in designing pressure vessels and civil structures. John also worked as a Design Engineer for Primary Components Operations at Rolls-Royce Submarines, focusing on designing heat exchanges and other pressure vessels for the primary circuit. Before joining Rolls-Royce, John worked as a Design Engineer at bja Refrigeration Consulting Engineers, where they were responsible for CAD drawings, calculating energy demands of refrigeration plants, and researching new CO2 refrigeration plant systems.

John Bowmer (CEng AIMechE) completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Nuclear Science and Technology at The University of Manchester from 2008 to 2009. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Virtual Design in Engineering at The Manchester Metropolitan University between 2005 and 2008.