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At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values diversity, and ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
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The Opportunity
Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver ~£7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services.
The Project
The SNM Value Stream has a key dependency on the Special Nuclear Materials Analytical Project (SNMAP) to provide SNM analytical capability. SNMAP is responsible for the strip out and repurposing of an existing analytical laboratory on the Sellafield site. This includes the integration of new complex analytical equipment into existing nuclear containment, and the installation of new nuclear containments including associated plant and equipment within the existing laboratory.
The Role
SNMAP now has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the team in Westlakes, Cumbria.
As a Mechanical Engineer your responsibilities will include;
Produce engineering deliverables that provide a fit for purpose integrated solution which meets specified requirements, including validation and verification, and that preserve the engineering intent and align with the plant configuration as appropriate.
Deliver a safe fit for purpose, fully integrated and operable engineering solution that meets product requirements.
Support the Responsible Engineer in the definition and execution of product verification activities.
Ensure that work complies with all necessary corporate, departmental and legislative requirements and procedures, to guarantee that the necessary consistency and quality of delivery is maintained.
Develop own engineering experience and skills, moving towards the capability to move to a more senior role and towards professional qualification.
Coordinate and deliver Mechanical design tasks (designs, assessments, drawings, and reports), checking and approving the output.
As a Mechanical Engineer you will have;
Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. HNC/HND with significant experience) in engineering discipline
Attained/ or working towards chartered or incorporated status with a recognised professional body (e.g. IMechE)
Experience of highly regulated environments would be advantageous
Familiarity with CE Marking, CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PED, Machinery’s Directive
Experience in the use of Auto desk inventor
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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