Senior Consultant

Amentum are looking to recruit a Senior Consultant at our Birchwood laboratory facilities who has knowledge and experience of mechanical testing and the mindset to develop new test methods/programmes. Our customers come from a wide range of industries, predominantly from the nuclear and conventional power generation sectors, but also aerospace and automotive. In MSSI, we are developing advanced mechanical testing methods to generate data that ultimately inform advanced structural integrity assessment methods. These methods are required to support the safe operation of high integrity components, in highly regulated industries. Achieving our objectives requires the support of motivated and competent engineers and scientists. We are seeking driven individuals who are inspired by challenge, are motivated by continuous learning and who strive to make a societal impact through their work. This role will provide the opportunity to give technical oversight of the development of novel mechanical testing facilities and ultimately, the individual in this role will be expected to manage the development and subsequent use these facilities to produce important test data. Responsibilities:

• Managing a R&D programme - from conception and experimental design through to delivery of verified test results and reports
• Undertake a range of technical activities including but not limited to the operation of complex mechanical testing equipment.
• Work with programme planers and engineers to deliver test facility development and mechanical test results on time and to budget
• Comply with existing internal and where applicable, external controls/procedures (e.g. HS&E regulations, quality assurance procedures, international standards, working instructions)
• Effective communication of complex technical concepts to a range of audiences including the production of scientific/technical reports
• Effective and frequent communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement practices across the full gamut of activities - specifically testing technologies, health and safety management and quality assurance processes
  
  At least 5 years working in a similar highly regulated industry e.g. Aerospace, nuclear, oil/gas.
• A degree in a materials science and/or engineering, mechanical engineering, or physical sciences and a chartered member or working towards chartership of a relevant institution.
• Experience with an appreciation of mechanical design principals
• An appreciation of hydraulic and pressure systems design and operation an advantage.
• Working knowledge of mechanical testing and/or structural integrity assessment methods with a drive to learn more about both. In particular, experience in fatigue would be an advantage.
• Appreciation of materials science and materials characterisation techniques.
• Good appreciation of quality control systems adopted in mechanical testing laboratories.
• Experienced with the analysis and presentation of scientific data - familiarity with programming languages typically used in scientific analysis (for example, python) would be beneficial.
• A flexible approach to working and a willingness to be multi-disciplinary
  
  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. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. 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.