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Lead Mechanical Engineer

3 months ago

Cumbria, United Kingdom Westlakes Recruit Full time
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead/Principal Mechanical Engineer with a background in nuclear on a staff or long-term contract basis, to be located in West Cumbria.
The Person:
Degree qualified mechanical engineer (or other relevant qualification).
Experience in carrying out design or substantiation for new mechanical equipment or existing plant.
Experience in writing accurate, detailed, and concise technical reports (e.g., technical specifications, basis of design, design substantiations, technical safety case references).
Comfortable with engaging with existing and prospective clients, working at their sites, and investing time in understanding their issues, goals, and processes.
As a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will have experience in technical leadership and delivery accountability for mechanical engineering solutions.
Desirable Criteria:
Design and substantiation of mechanical handling systems using design codes such as BS EN13001, BS 2573 or ASME B30.
Design and substantiation of bespoke remotely operated equipment for inspection or maintenance of plant.
Design and substantiation of mechanical structures, platforms, rigs, heat shields, etc.
Structural integrity assessment of mechanical equipment including elements such as fatigue, defect tolerance and high temperature assessment.
CE / UKCA marking of machinery and production of technical file documents.
Design for Manufacture.
Systematic identification and mitigation of hazards.
Authoring engineering calculations using software such as Mathcad.
Producing 3D models and engineering drawings using software such as Inventor and AutoCAD.
Finite Element Analysis using software such as Abaqus.
Piping and pressure vessel design and stress analysis using design codes such as ASME BPVC Section III, RCC-M, ASME B31.1, BS EN 13480 and BS EN13445.
Working, or authoring bids, within a safety critical and heavily regulated environment.
Defining the technical approach to unique single and multi-disciplinary projects.
Or if you are chartered with a relevant professional institute (or approaching application for registration). Degree qualified mechanical engineer (or other relevant qualification).For more information on this role or to register your interest for future job updates, please visit
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