Principal Mechanical Engineer

Hybrid in OCONUS-UK-Warrington·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Amentum

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near OCONUS-UK-Warrington for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Staff-level role.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Understand the roles and specifications of CDM
Experience producing design packages, suitable for manufacture and installation, containing drawings, method statements, risks assessments
Familiarity and experience of working and complying with applicable SL practices, standard and engineering guides.
HNC/ HND/ Scientific or Engineering Degree

The role

For our team in Birchwood Park, Warrington we are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to continue the development of tools to support early retrievals/ operations of the MSSS SEP machines.

This role requires an innovative individual with experience within this field.
This role will involve managing a small team of designer / engineers to understand the requirements, further specify requirements and to continue the development of bespoke tools, through concepts, trials and manufacture into fully deployable solutions.
In addition, the Principal Engineer will act as the single points of contact from initial request through to handover of a fully functional toll to MSSS plant operation teams.

To successfully carry out this role, it will be necessary to integrate and manage other groups such the SL Innovation teams, the site wide manufacturing capability and other contractors

About Amentum

Industry: Defence Engineering and Mission Support
Employees: 50,000
Headquarters: Chantilly, Virginia, USA
Website: amentum.com

In their own words

About the company & team

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
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