Manufacturing Engineer - Nuclear Submarine Build Programme

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Independent Nuclear Assurance (INA) team within the Ministry of Defence's Nuclear Submarine Build Programme. The role provides independent third-party witnessing, surveillance and inspection of the manufacture and testing of Naval Reactor Plants (NRP), a key part of the UK's future submarine fleet, including the Continuous at Sea Deterrent. The main work takes place on equipment suppliers' sites in Derby, with occasional travel to the INA office in Birchwood, MoD HQ in Bristol and other supplier sites.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct on-site independent third-party witnessing of NRP manufacturing processes, methods and testing.
• Provide impartial, balanced and proportionate advice to the MoD on the manufacture of future NRPs.
• Represent INA at meetings with the MoD and its contractors.
• Prepare reports articulating and briefing findings.
• Work to the best applicable safety, technical and regulatory standards, and comply with information security requirements.

Required profile

• Degree, HND or apprenticeship in Engineering, with hands-on operational experience in relevant manufacturing processes.
• Expert knowledge of one or more manufacturing processes, such as metal casting, bulk deformation, powder metallurgy, heat treatment, welding, coating/deposition, metal removal and surface treatments.
• Experience of manufacturing process audits, ideally with an emphasis on ASME BPVC compliance.
• Understanding of technical specifications and of continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen, Six Sigma and 5S.
• Knowledge of engineering materials and their properties, and of measurement, inspection and testing techniques.
• Security clearance held or obtainable in the UK.
• Desirable: CAD/CAM use, engineering chartership, nuclear engineering knowledge and ALARP principles.

What we offer

• Competitive package, with free single medical cover and digital GP service for UK employees.
• Enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, and reimbursement of professional development and memberships.
• Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements discussed on a case-by-case basis.