Principal Mechanical Engineer

Assystem GmbH
Whitehaven
3 weeks ago
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Our Vacancy# Principal Mechanical Engineer* Nuclear* Permanent /* Whitehaven* United Kingdom* 12/02/26* On site* ShareAssystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 8,000 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years’ experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.## Job Description* Support Requirements Capture: Manage and challenge requirements for existing waste containers and interface equipment.* Support Engineering Activities: Assist as defined by the Engineering Manager.* Mentorship: Provide guidance and assurance to Senior Engineers and Designers.* Determine Engineering Requirements: Assist in defining product requirements.* Tolerances Understanding: Guide understanding of tolerances on interface drawings.* Compile Documents: Help in compiling Component Requirements Documents.* Site Surveys: Support site surveys and the production/review of survey reports.* DFMEA/PFMEA Support: Assist in Design and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis.* Review Drawings: Check drawings and documents for accuracy.* Deploy LFE: Identify and apply Lessons Learned from Experience for technical tasks.* Experience: High-level technical competency and significant experience in a related field.* Education: HNC (minimum).* Innovation: Ability to create and develop new ideas.* Project Documentation: Experience in preparing project documentation, processes, and reports.* Stakeholder Management: Demonstrable success in managing stakeholders.* Drawing Standards: Strong understanding of BS8888 and ISO-GPS (ISO 8015).* Technical Drawings: Ability to check technical drawings per BS8888 and ISO 8015.* Engineering Background: Deep experience in design, manufacture, material selection, welding, fabrication, and machining techniques.* FMEA Knowledge: Familiarity with DFMEA and PFMEA.* Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communicator.We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.* Regulated Industries: Experienced in delivering work for highly regulated industries.* Nuclear Sector: Experience in the nuclear sector.* Nuclear Design: Familiarity or previous design experience with nuclear, including mechanical handling.* CAD Experience: Experience with CAD (Inventor).* Security Clearance: SC Clearance preferred or ability to obtain SC Clearance.
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