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Mechanical Engineer or Physics Transferrer

Mechanical Engineer or Physics Transferrer

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NUVIA

This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

 

Skillset and Experience:

We look for those with a passion for engineering or physics and problem solving and would have an interest in designs, materials, manufacturing, how to operate & maintain mechanical components, and the essentials of how radiation shielding works in practice.

  • Knowledge of the fundamentals within your engineering (ideally mechanical) or physics discipline,
  • Potential use of / knowledge of CAD systems (e.g. AutoCAD and/or Inventor) or radiation dose modelling such as MicroShield or MCNP,
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines,
  • A strong team player.

Just as important are your behaviours; we are looking out for candidates with great communication skills, who are proactive, focused, and with a willingness to learn.

Any required qualifications:

  • Technical abilities are essential, so you will need a minimum of a 2:1 Masters or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. It would benefit if you covered & enjoyed degree modules such as mechanics of structures and dynamics, preferably including CAD or modules relating to radioactivity.
  • A full UK driving licence.

Security Clearance requirements (if applicable):

  • Eligibility for SC level security clearance is required – To be eligible for clearance you need to be a British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years with no breaks. Other Nationalities may also be considered, but 5 + years living in the UK is essential.

Outline of initial work/role to be undertaken during the 12 week placement:

As a Mechanical Specialist experienced in Engineering (nuclear waste packages) & Licensing you will join our burgeoning team which you will build experience and design techniques and appreciate the whole life-cycle of engineering consultancy projects. Most of this is achieved by day-to-day guidance in live projects, some big and some small. This will include initial concept design through optioneering, detailed design, substantiation of designs, license applications to regulators, manufacturing of the waste packages across the UK, and supporting operational fleets.

The successful applicant may be a good graduate or apprentice who has completed a scheme, and is now looking for a new challenge, or a slightly more experienced specialist that is keen to stay in a engineering generating position.

As well as receiving first-class training and support in design and licensing activities such as the implications of structural, impact, thermal, shielding and criticality assessments, you’ll work alongside and learn from some of the most respected and highly qualified professionals in their field. Your training will be organised to provide you with the skills and experience to apply for membership of the IMechE and become a professional accredited engineer.

  • You will be an active team member in a supportive work environment, contributing to the achievement of real business objectives and assigned to live projects – some of which are the largest and most exciting projects taking place within the nuclear industry.
  • As part of the team you will gain the experience required to grow in responsibility for delivering and planning engineering tasks of increasing size /as your career progresses. The area of Engineering and Licensing (in particular, Licensing Assessment/Applications and Hand Calculations) is treated as a part of the formal design process and is also vital for achieving regulatory acceptance for our customers.
  • You will interface with other engineering disciplines; project managers, production engineers, inspectors, nuclear safety and engineering analysis specialists.
  • The portfolio of projects has many waste packages in manufacturing phase or recently manufactured, so you get to see your hard work come to life!

Location(s):

  • Harwell, suppliers where needed and home

 Working hours and pattern (Site/Hybrid/Remote):

  • 37.5 Hours week – hybrid (at sites above)
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