Westlakes Recruit are currently looking for several Manufacturing engineers, on a contract basis, in the reading area. The suitable candidate will: - Would have detailed understanding and experience of manufacturing, testing techniques and design/quality standards for high reliability pressure equipment or structural components. - A working knowledge of the design and operation, alongside effective communication skills to work with the external stakeholders. - Training and support can be provided to supplement candidates where further development in specific areas may be necessary. - Conducting on-site Independent Witnessing of manufacturing processes, methods and testing. - Provision of impartial, balanced and proportionate advice to the client in support of the manufacture of future projects. - Representing the client at meetings with external stakeholders and their contractors. - Preparation of reports to articulate and brief findings. - Conducting work according to the best applicable safety, technical and regulatory standards, consistent with relevant good practice and quality assurance. - Complying with information security requirements. - Professional training in science or engineering. - Detailed knowledge within the manufacture of pressure retaining systems or equivalent structural components through relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience. - Effective communication skills - Knowledge or experience of nuclear engineering is desirable