Vacancies: Principal Design Manager (R&D Process Development)
Help us to make a world of difference
Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.
We’re looking for Principal Design Manager – R&D Process Development based at our Capenhurst location. You’ll manage all of the requirements and technical activities for a given project or project scope (categorised as highly complex or of significant value to Urenco). This role offers a hybrid working model with two working from home days.
Team and Interfaces:
* Develop multi-discipline Design and Project Execution Capability for R&D project delivery
* Develop and maintain relationships with key 3rd Party suppliers
* Support internal stakeholders including: Chemists, Engineering, Compliance and Programme Management as well as Compliance departments, Stakeholders for approval of REP/CEP submissions
* Mentor inexperienced discipline engineers and help to ensure they receive sufficient support from more experienced colleagues
* There is a particularly important relationship with the R&D Programme Manager who is accountable for oversight of the R&D Project Programme
What you’ll do:
* Develop Design Management Plans for complex multi-discipline R&D projects
* Work with Design Engineers and Scientists from all disciplines to promote efficient project processes
* Develop and maintain relationships with 3rd Party Suppliers
* Tailor R&D Project Engineering Management Processes to support the agile approach required for engineering within R&D
* Ensure R&D Designs and Design Information are suitable for handover to other parts of Urenco after successful testing, characterisation and qualification
* Coordinate multi-discipline Engineering within R&D
* Coordinate and oversee Design Reviews, Hazard Studies and agree the Engineering deliverables required
* Ensure consistency, completeness and optimization between engineering discipline areas
* Actively promote a pro-active safety culture and perform analysis to create a ‘learning from experience’ behaviour
* Allocate design resources agreed with Discipline Leads in support of the R&D Project programme
What do you need to thrive in this role?
* Degree or equivalent engineering qualification in relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline supported by an anticipated minimum 10-15 years’ experience ideally spanning practical end-use as well as front end roles
* Chartered member of a relevant Engineering Institute or equivalent Scientific affiliation
* Several years’ experience in co-ordination of complex multi-faceted projects relating to high hazard, highly regulated technical fields
* Capability to manage complex projects with a multidiscipline team of Senior Scientists and Engineers
* Thorough understanding and knowledge of all aspects of pilot plant design including interfaces and boundary limits
* Ability to solve complex issues requiring scientific knowledge to meet customer, license and legislation requirements
What can you expect from us?
More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:
* Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days
* A diverse range of family friendly policies
* A generous bonus scheme
* A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution
* Single private medical and dental cover
* Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection
* Education and training support
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
How to Apply
Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
We outsource our recruitment process to Morson Group. If you choose to apply, the data you enter will be processed on behalf of Urenco by Morson as our recruitment partner.
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