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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Whitehaven, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage and challenge requirements for waste containers and interface equipment, guide tolerance understanding, and support DFMEA/PFMEA for nuclear sector projects.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

Builds

Waste containers and interface equipment for nuclear infrastructure

Domain

Nuclear engineering / Mechanical design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical design, material selection, welding, fabrication, machining, DFMEA, PFMEA, CAD (Inventor), BS8888, ISO 8015

Preferred skills

SC Security Clearance, nuclear sector experience, HNC degree

Technologies

Inventor

Responsibilities

Support requirements capture, mentor Senior Engineers and Designers, determine engineering requirements, compile Component Requirements Documents, support site surveys, review drawings for accuracy, apply Lessons Learned

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship

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