Quest Global
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger, and humility.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.
We are looking to expand our Mechanical Engineering capability in all levels of experience and are keen to hear from you if you feel you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
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Job Description
The Mechanical Engineering team work collaboratively with the Customer within the Mechanical and Building Services teams to provide technical support non-nuclear and nuclear mechanical assets and facilities. This role may include but is not limited to: being the technical interface with the customer, providing professional and flexible technical accountability to the ongoing operations and maintenance of DRDL mechanical assets. Ensuring that all mechanical aspects of facility modifications, redesigns, and new infrastructure are scoped, developed, and delivered to meet operational requirements, safety standards, and compliance obligations, part of a mechanical and building services engineering team supporting a variety of projects.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Engage directly with the customer to understand requirements and provide mechanical engineering support and attend Authorisation Group meetings.
- Periodic reviews of maintenance regimes and activities. Specifying replacement equipment/components and supporting the production of configuration documentation for permanent modifications.
- Scope, design, and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations. Engage in the full lifecycle development of mechanical projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance.
- Maintaining configuration of technical drawings and documentation. Assessing and approving technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory, and safety considerations have been addressed.
- Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to align mechanical support with broader infrastructure projects. Support the planning and execution of installation, commissioning, and testing phases as needed.
- Provide technical input to project documentation, risk assessments, and progress reporting.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Foundation degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant mechanical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc.).
- Knowledge and awareness of mechanical systems
- Proficiency in understanding/production of mechanical engineering drawings
- Proficiency in understanding/production of hand calculations/Mechanical maintenance
- Experience in the design process and producing evidence of the design and substantiation of systems and components.
Desirable Attributes:
- Good Communication skills - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
- Understanding of nuclear industry and/or other safety-critical environments. Experience in working in a design and with asset lifecycle support.
- Knowledge of electrical/mechanical/hydraulic systems as typical to cranes and hauling equipment
- Knowledge of mechanical building services, including compressed air, water systems, and thermal/fluid systems.
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