* Review design information relating to pressure/ vacuum equipment such as design requirements, engineering drawings and calculations against internal procedures and applicable design codes
* Provide conformity assessment at contractors works (predominately UK based) for the manufacture and testing of pressure/ vacuum equipment prior to delivery to AWE
* Provide support to internal/ external stakeholders in resolving emerging issues relating to design/ manufacture of pressure/ vacuum equipment
* Provide guidance and promote the use of AWEs safety procedures and design standards related to discipline
This role is ideally suited to candidates that can demonstrate experience in pressure vessel design, manufacture and/or assurance and have the ability to engage at all levels of experience including external contractors.
Working within the Applied Engineering Team, You will be part of a small team, underwriting the design, manufacture and certification of bespoke Pressure and Vacuum equipment for use at AWE. The team sits within Warhead Engineering but provides support across the business.,
* Have a degree in an engineering discipline and have/be willing to work towards charted status
* Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering practise including welding, identification on drawings, materials, NDT Testing, inspection, schedule and traceability, proof pressure
* Working knowledge of Regulations and Standards for Pressure Equipment i.e. Pressure Equipment Directive and Pressure Equipment Regulations, Inc PED risk categories and conformity assessments
* Working knowledge of the Design of Pressure and Vacuum Systems and one or more relevant vessel/ piping design codes such as PD5500, ASME III, ASME VIII Division 1 2&3, BS EN 13445, BS EN 13480, ASME B31.3
* Understanding of Quality Control Plans and Inspection and Test Plans including their creation and approval
* Ability to carry out a review of a company against the requirements of the pressure vessel codes, You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required
A majority of working hours will be spent visiting AWE's external manufacturing supply chain who design/ manufacture pressure equipment. Therefore, a full driving licence is essential.
Package: 45,000 - 65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience),
* 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
* Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
* Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
* Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
* Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
* Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
* Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring