Senior Mechanical Engineer

Requisition Number:  18074
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Location: 

Salwick Preston, GB

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

If this sounds like an environment you would thrive in, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

 

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Responsible for the development of design solutions using AutoCAD / Inventor and to direct engineers/designers in the production of complex design solutions. 
  • Production of simple calculations and to direct engineers/designers in the production of complex calculations.
  • Checking of others work ensuring that design deliverables are produced to a high standard and compliant with all relevant internal and client procedures.
  • Production of technical documents such as Basis of Design, Testing Strategies/Schedules, Method Statements etc. 
  • Take ownership of design deliverables throughout the design, construction, installation, commissioning, operations and decommissioning phases of a project and ensure that the Design Intent is maintained.
  • Produce and check CDM Risk Registers Produce and check documentation required for Technical Files of new products / plant and equipment. Presentation of technical solutions to clients and others in both formal and informal settings, allowing for a broad range of technical knowledge in any audience
  • Present technical solutions at design reviews and HAZOPs
  • Support in the development of project safety case including HAZID and HAZOP attendance, production of basis of safety documents (Hazard Management Strategy) and engineering substantiation (design/engineering justification).
  • Develop estimates, deliverables required and programme logic at bid/tender stage.  Whilst also providing input in to cost to complete.
  • Manage a team of engineers/designers to deliver the engineering scope as required by the project.
  • Mentor a team of engineers/designers to improve their own skill sets and enhance the company’s capabilities,
  • Develop and manage/maintain good working relationships with key counterparts in client or partner organisations
  • Producing and assessing concessions and technical queries.
  • Preparing and reviewing quality plans for single discipline work packages.
     

Who You Are:
As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

  • Must be legally eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Chartered Member of the IMechE (preferred)
  • Detailed knowledge of standards, regulations, codes and directives and how they should be applied Proven knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques applicable to mechanical design. Strong knowledge in the production of Technical Files for new products / plant and equipment
  • Detail design knowledge of mechanical mechanisms or bespoke equipment for Nuclear use.
  • Knowledge of relevant drawing standards BS8888, BS5070 and BS EN 61082 – Relevant experience in the Nuclear Industry

 

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

  • Safety and Quality
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Customer Focus and Innovation
  • Speed and Passion to Win
  • Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Vacations and Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements

 

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

 

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

 

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