ASSYSTEM

Nuclear Engineering

PrincipalMechanicalEngineer

Whitehaven, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Principal Mechanical Engineer at ASSYSTEM. Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Sector, Design, Manufacturing. Manage requirements for waste containers. Challenge requirements for interface equipment”

Industry & Context.

Nuclear Engineering
Eligibility Requirements

SC Clearance preferred or ability to obtain SC Clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High-level technical competency, Significant experience in a related field, HNC (minimum), Experience in preparing project documentation, processes, and reports, Demonstrable success in managing stakeholders, Understanding of BS8888 and ISO-GPS (ISO 8015), Ability to check technical drawings per BS8888 and ISO 8015, Deep experience in design, manufacture, material selection, welding, fabrication, and machining techniques, Familiarity with DFMEA and PFMEA, Excellent written and verbal communicator

Nice to Have

SC Clearance preferred or ability to obtain SC Clearance

What You'll Do.

Manage requirements for waste containers

Challenge requirements for interface equipment

Assist with engineering activities

Provide guidance to Senior Engineers

Provide assurance to Designers

Define product requirements

Guide understanding of tolerances

Compile Component Requirements Documents

Review survey reports

Assist in DFMEA/PFMEA

Check drawings for accuracy

Check documents for accuracy

Identify Lessons Learned from Experience

Apply Lessons Learned from Experience

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Provide guidance and assurance to Senior Engineers and Designers

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal communicator

Free ATS check

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