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Aplin is partnering with a leading industrial manufacturer to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the execution of nuclear and critical fabrication projects. This is a hands-on role within a regulated environment where engineering decisions directly impact fabrication, compliance, and delivery.
This position requires a technically strong engineer who can operate with a high degree of independence in a code-driven, audit-ready environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering execution for nuclear fabrication projects
- Develop and review fabrication drawings, calculations, and engineering packages
- Ensure compliance with ASME Section III, Section VIII, CSA, and customer specifications
- Support technical estimating, quoting, and risk evaluation
- Provide engineering support throughout manufacturing
- Participate in design reviews, audits, and inspections
- Resolve shop-floor technical issues and deviations in real time
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production
- Mentoring and providing guidance to junior engineers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation — required
- 10–15 years of experience in:
- Nuclear manufacturing
- Pressure vessel fabrication
- Heavy industrial or engineered-to-order environments
- Strong, working knowledge of:
- ASME codes (Section III and Section VIII)
- Fabrication and welding processes
- Manufacturing environments and shop-floor execution
- Proven ability to:
- Work effectively in a regulated, compliance-driven environment
- Produce clear, accurate, and audit-ready technical documentation
- Communicate effectively across engineering, quality, and production teams
Role Context
This is not a design-only role. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with fabrication teams, support projects from engineering through manufacturing and delivery, and operate in a fast-paced environment with limited ramp-up time.
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