Mechanical Stress Engineer

Recruit Engineering; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in Stockport is seeking a Mechanical Stress Engineer to ensure the structural integrity of products through stress analysis and design calculations. This role requires a graduate engineer with at least 3 years' experience in the field and a strong understanding of material properties and FEA simulations. The successful candidate will play an essential role in managing projects and enhancing product quality. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of structural behaviour and material properties.
• Proven experience with FEA simulation and structural integrity assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the structural integrity of manufactured products.
• Perform stress analysis, fatigue evaluation, and design calculations.
• Liaise with clients to verify project scope and deliverables.

Skills

3D modelling software proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical or Aerospace

Tools

ANSYS

Solid Edge

SpaceClaim

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Stress Engineer

Location: Stockport

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £50 - £55k basic + Benefits

Overview

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Stress Engineer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Engineering team, performing technical analysis, developing concepts, and supporting both in-house and outsourced engineering activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate engineer with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar manufacturing environment to develop their career in a hands‑on, high‑integrity engineering role.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the structural integrity of manufactured products, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety, legislative, and environmental requirements
• Perform stress analysis, fatigue evaluation, and design calculations, including non‑linear FEA
• Write test specifications, acceptance criteria, and reporting documentation
• Work to specified design criteria and applicable standards
• Oversee in‑house and outsourced engineering activities, performing design reviews for fabricated metallic products
• Liaise with clients to verify project scope and ensure deliverables
• Prepare and manage project programmes, workloads, and resources
• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve issues with non‑conforming products
• Support problem‑solving and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Mechanical or Aerospace)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Chartered status IMechE/IStructE desirable
• Strong understanding of structural behaviour, material properties, and fabrication processes
• Proven experience with FEA simulatione.g., ANSYS) and structural integrity/fatigue assessment
• Strong understanding of Aluminium properties
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and relevant design standards
• Competent in 3D modelling software (e.g., Solid Edge, SpaceClaim)
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Experience with design validation, simulation, and testing (including strain gauging)
• Excellent IT skills, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communicator with strong report‑writing and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas
• Full driving license