Graduate Structural Analysis Engineer - Metal Fabrication (Aluminium)

Recruit Engineering; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stockport is seeking a motivated graduate engineer to support the design of lightweight aluminium fabrications. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, experience in manufacturing, and knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and opportunities for career development within a collaborative engineering team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaboration-focused team

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Eurocode standards is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support design and structural development of fabrications.
• Conduct Linear and Non-Linear Finite Element Analyses.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for design integrity.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Structural design

Manufacturing experience

Collaboration in engineering teams

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading name in precision metal fabrication, delivering high-performance solutions across advanced engineering and defence sectors. They're seeking a motivated graduate engineer with practical experience in manufacturing, eager to advance their skills in structural design and analysis within a technically challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and structural development of lightweight aluminium fabrications.
• Conduct Linear and Non-Linear Finite Element Analyses (FEA).
• Use ANSYS to perform simulations, verify models, and deliver analytical insights to support design and production teams.
• Apply Eurocode standards in all analysis and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure the structural integrity and manufacturability of designs.
• Drive continuous improvement in analysis processes and validation methods.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Previous employment experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Exposure to FEA (both Linear and Non-Linear), ideally using ANSYS.
• Working knowledge of Eurocode standards.
• A strong interest in metal fabrication, especially aluminium structures.

Desirable Experience

• Understanding of weld design, fastening techniques, or fatigue analysis.
• Familiarity with buckling and large deformation simulations.
• Experience within defence, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing industries.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000 plus comprehensive benefits.
• Involvement in complex, high-value engineering projects.
• A structured career development path within a respected and expanding organisation.
• A collaborative, innovation-focused engineering team.

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