Principle Mechanical Engineer

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Principle Mechanical Engineers

Warrington - Birchwood

Permanent

An opportunity for a number of Principle Mechanical Engineer's to join the Engineering team within my client working within their nuclear business unit in Birchwood, Warrington.

They are a FTSE 250 defence and engineering global organisation, within this role you would be working within exciting large-scale nuclear design, manufacture and support projects.

We're based at a number of sites in the UK and overseas. The business continues to win new work and grow at a significant pace; as a result we are recruiting for talented, enthusiastic and driven engineers.

We have a requirement for a variety of mechanical engineers and welcome applicants from all mechanical backgrounds.

Role Responsibilities

* Working experience in D&E Bid preparation including approvals.

* Provision of technical guidance (within the relevant design discipline) for all design work in accordance with project design procedures;

* Able to take responsibility for delivery of mechanical work package to programme, budget and required quality.

* Effective utilisation of mechanical design resources required to support the Project Mangers in meeting their Project programme work packages and provide reporting information to the Project Manager.

* Engineering design governance to ensure that the engineering designs generated through internal and subcontract agencies will transition through the appropriate project gate efficiently

* Ensure appropriate engineering standards are used and that engineering solutions are fit for purpose and achievable.

* Implementation of appropriate functional engineering reviews and Designers Risk Assessments including engagement of Design Capability Experts to advise and guide the development of engineering solutions.

* Management of teams of Mechanical Senior Engineers / Engineers / Designers and checking and approval of Mechanical deliverables.

* Responsible for Checking and approval of design calculations.

* Is up to date with the latest technology and has the ability to specify proprietary equipment for use in bespoke design systems.

* Has knowledge of common engineering materials.

* Has working knowledge and experience in applying relevant EH&S issues as required by Legislation (and applicable Directives).

* Verification (through self-assessment) of the effective implementation of the IMS in engineering design to ensure quality, environment, Health and Safety performance in products

* Has working experience in CE marking process and specifically contents of Technical File.

* Provide design solutions for the nuclear industry and coordinate the production of:

- Design Schemes

- Design Proposal Drawings

- Detail Drawings

- General Assemblies

- Functional Specifications/ Functional Requirements Documents

- Technical Reports and Studies

- Design Justification Reports

* Identify or respond to task variations through formal change control.

* Ideally will have some 'hands on' experience.

* Good knowledge of Geometric tolerancing, weld symbols, limits and fits, surface finish.