Senior Mechanical Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design solutions that support nuclear energy projects. This role involves oversight of engineering tasks, production of technical documentation, and team mentorship in a commitment to safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical design skills and experience within the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Detail design knowledge of mechanical mechanisms or bespoke equipment for Nuclear use.
• Knowledge of relevant drawing standards BS8888, BS5070, and BS EN 61082.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions using AutoCAD / Inventor.
• Manage a team of engineers/designers.
• Produce technical documents such as Basis of Design and Risk Registers.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Leadership

Technical Documentation

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Member of the IMechE

Job description

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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. Also provide input into 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 skill sets and enhance the company’s capabilities.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with key counterparts in client or partner organizations.
• Producing and assessing concessions and technical queries.
• Preparing and reviewing quality plans for single discipline work packages.

Who You Are:

• 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. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements