Senior Structures Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Structural Analysis Expert to join their Prestwick team. The role involves conducting structural analysis, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to innovate in aerostructures. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Annual Bonus related to company performance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Virtual GP Service 365 days per year

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle To Work Scheme

Professional development and growth

Collaborative, dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Typically twelve years of practical experience or equivalent recognized experience.
• Experience in applying tools and techniques for structural analysis.
• Thorough understanding of general theories and applications of Structural Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and review work of team members.
• Work with multi-functional teams to develop new concepts.
• Act as coach/mentor to junior Structures Engineering staff.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Engineering Principles

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate in Engineering discipline

Job description

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Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

The Opportunity

Spirit AeroSystems – where flight begins.

Spirit AeroSystems is actively developing technologies that will enable zero carbon emission flight. As our research in this field expands, we are growing the Prestwick team based at our state-of-the-art research and technology development facility, the Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC). The AIC showcases Spirit’s distinctive capabilities as a global centre for design and digital manufacturing of current and future aircraft. Partnering with Universities, industry leaders, and the UK’s CATAPULT network, the AIC is a focal point to collaborate, innovate, train, and develop skills for today and tomorrow. Spirit is developing structures and systems technologies to enable our industries' transition to net zero emissions.

This exciting opportunity requires candidates to work in an agile, diverse, and fast-paced environment developing cutting-edge technologies for aerostructures and future fuels integration. The successful candidate will deliver expert structural analysis and collaborate across our design, R&D, systems, and test teams in a rapid design, build, and test environment. R&D areas of focus include metallics, composites, future fuels storage and integration, digital factory, and harnessing new developments in IT. Diversity and inclusion are key to innovation. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the industry's toughest challenges.

Role Purpose

To act as the discipline expert for Structural Analysis for a particular work package or process.

This opportunity, based at our Prestwick campus, offers:

• 37-hour working week (half day Friday).
• 33 days holiday per year, rising with service.
• Annual Bonus related to company performance.
• Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer).
• Virtual GP Service 365 days per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A wide range of flexible benefits.
• Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary).
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Professional development and growth.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and review and approve the work of Structural Analysis team members and contractors to fulfill customer expectations.
• Work with multi-functional teams to develop new concepts and architectures to provide improved or novel solutions.
• Identify Structural Analysis methods and techniques to be utilized for particular work packages.
• Define Structural requirements to be met for specific work packages.
• Define specific Structures skillset training required for particular work packages.
• Assess potential Structural Analysis tools and methods for the Business Unit and recommend to senior management.
• Act as coach/mentor to junior Structures Engineering staff.
• Support the Chief Structures Engineer in preparation for gate reviews.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Graduate in Engineering discipline with typically twelve years of practical experience or equivalent recognized experience.
• Experience in applying tools, techniques, and the use of specialized equipment.
• A thorough understanding of general theories and applications covering a broad knowledge of Structural Analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Company Procedures and standards relating to engineering, health & safety, and environment.

Decision Making Authority

• Approve others' work to ensure Company, Customer, and Regulatory requirements are met.
• Identify and implement methods and techniques within own work area.
• Assess and recommend methods and techniques for the Business Unit.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented team members with the skills and passion to become the best at what they do.

Closing Date; Monday, 9th June at 12pm

Note: External applicants should be aware that as part of our pre-employment checks, preferred candidates must complete:

• Right to Work in the UK check
• Employment Reference check
• Disclosure Scotland check
• Pre-employment Medical

Spirit will facilitate these checks via our chosen service provider.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.