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Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a background in the nuclear or defence sector to be engaged on a permanent basis in Whitehaven.

Role

Responsible for delivery of mechanical engineering documentation for area and systems.

Responsible for production and/or modification of engineering design deliverables that meet the specifications required and conform to project and client standards.

Produce collated packages of engineering deliverables that are required to carry out construction/installation works, including CAD work for drawings to be updated.

Provide engineering support to the manufacturer of procurement packages and site construction/commissioning functions.

Experience of legislation compliance such as Machineries regulations, CE marking, H&S files, EHSR, Design Change closure and O&M manuals.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Degree qualified or demonstrable equivalent underpinning knowledge & understanding.

Working knowledge of design methods and techniques in the Mechanical discipline.

Familiar with relevant engineering design codes and standards.

Proficient in the use of AutoCAD for drawings and MS Office applications for documents

Supply chain (Vendor) support.
Security Clearance

The ability to obtain BPSS clearance is essential for continuance in the role. SC security clearance is preferred.

Design Tools /Software

Competent with Microsoft Office software.
Familiar with software used by the Mechanical discipline including.
AutoCAD
Navisworks (for model viewing only)

Nuclear experience preferred working on Sellafield Ltd projects, or other highly regulated industry.

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