Mechanical Design Engineer - Stress

AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG; Basel; Sur place; CHF 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

5 weeks holidays (6 weeks after 50)

Free on-site English lessons

Subsidized meals in canteen

Parking spaces / free shuttle bus

Résumé du poste

AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG in Basel seeks a Senior Structural Analyst to perform static, dynamic, fatigue and damage tolerance analyses for cabin completion and modification projects. You will support the Team Leader Mechanical Design Engineering to develop efficient working methods and ensure correct application of certification rules.

You will liaise with the engineering team and external third parties, develop FEM models, review drawings for stress, and prepare substantiation reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or relevant field.
• 5+ years structural substantiation experience.
• Proactive with excellent written and verbal English; French and/or German advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Perform static, dynamic analyses as well as fatigue and damage tolerance analyses for cabin completion and modification projects.
• Support the Team Leader Mechanical Design Engineering to develop working methods for efficient workflow.
• Ensure correct consideration and application of Certification Basis, Rules and Regulations, Means of Compliance and Interpretations.
• Coordinate communication with the engineering team and external third parties.

Connaissances

FEM analysis

Femap

CAD tools

English communication

Independent working

Attention to detail

Formation

Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Outils

Femap

AutoCAD

CATIA

SolidWorks

MS Office

VBA

Description du poste

• Perform static and dynamic analyses as well as fatigue and damage tolerance analyses for cabin completion and modification projects
• Support the Team Leader Mechanical Design Engineering to develop working methods to ensure an efficient work flow
• Ensure correct consideration and application of Certification Basis, Rules and Regulations, Means of Compliance and Interpretations
• Ensure adequate communication and liaison internally, especially with the Engineering Team as well as with external Third Parties

Position And Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic analyses as well as fatigue and damage tolerance analyses for cabin completion and modification projects
• Support the Team Leader Mechanical Design Engineering to develop working methods to ensure an efficient work flow
• Ensure correct consideration and application of Certification Basis, Rules and Regulations, Means of Compliance and Interpretations
• Ensure adequate communication and liaison internally, especially with the Engineering Team as well as with external Third Parties

Key Aspects of the Activity

• Static, dynamic and fatigue calculations of different installations (e.g. interior monuments, antennae installation, additional water tank, etc.) in airplanes with different methods (e.g. Finite-Element-Analysis and hand calculations).
• Review and approval of drawings and designs for stress aspects
• Work out of repairs and modifications in regard of stress
• Consulting with the mechanical design engineering to achieve light and cost saving structure solutions
• Development of technical as well as safety and certification relevant documentation such like reports, analysis, assessments
• Establishment of FEM models and Structural Substantiation Reports
• Development and procurement of material testing
• Development of engineering standards

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering or relevant field
• Profound knowledge of fundamental physics, technical mechanics, thermodynamics, aerospace technology and materials
• Minimum 5 years structural substantiation experience
• Proactive behaviour with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - additionally French and/or German is advantageous
• Experienced FEM user (Femap). Experience with CAD software (AutoCad, CATIA, Solidworks). Proficient in MS Office. VBA programming skills are advantageous.
• Ability to work independently
• Accurate and strong attention to detail and safety
• Ideally aerospace engineering background, alternatively automotive / transportation experience

What we offer (among other things)

• Working in an owner-managed, young dynamic company with hands-on mentality
• Multifaceted, challenging and responsible position within an exclusive environment
• Attractive employment conditions and social benefits like 5 weeks of holidays (6 weeks as of 50 years)
• Free on-site English lessons and individual further training and development opportunities
• Subsidized meals in our canteen, as well as parking spaces (or free shuttle bus transport) and other employee discounts (Fleets, Bars & Restaurants etc.)
• In case of relocation: support with relocation / work permit
• Corporate events like our famous annual Christmas Party and the summer BBQ

Additional information

• General working place: Hangar facilities at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg