Mechanical Stress Engineer Aerospace

TipTopJob; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Mechanical Stress Engineer to join a pioneering British company specializing in the design and development of light helicopters. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that will deliver iconic aircraft to the global market. As part of a smaller engineering team, your contributions will be recognized and rewarded, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic environment. With extensive financial backing and a growing order book, this fast-growing organization is looking for talented individuals to help drive their aircraft and gas turbine engine programs forward. If you're passionate about aerospace engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

Extensive Benefits

Recognition for Outstanding Performance

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with relevant mechanical analysis experience.
• Experience in FEA and understanding of thermal loads in components.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze mechanical models of aircraft components using FEA.
• Conduct technical assessments of component life and integrity.

Skills

Mechanical Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Transient Thermal Load Understanding

Rig Testing and Verification

Damage Tolerance Assessment

Problem-Solving

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering

BSc/BEng in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

2D and 3D FEA Software

Job description

Mechanical Stress Engineer

Aerospace

Stafford

A Mechanical Stress Engineer is required to join an engineering team who are working on the design and development of light helicopters for the global market. The company design, develop and manufacture their products in the UK.

With extensive financial backing and a growing order book, they are seeking to grow their engineering team and require Mechanical Stress Engineers to join their team.

The Mechanical Stress Engineer will drive current and future aircraft & gas turbine engine programmes forward, working with an engineering team to develop aircraft and engine components.

What's in it for you?

1. An excellent opportunity to work on highly innovative projects using your skills and experience to deliver iconic aircraft to the global market.
2. Exciting opportunity to work for a pioneering British owned company and share in their growing success as a fast-growing organisation.
3. Work within a smaller engineering team where outstanding performance is recognised & rewarded.
4. Highly competitive salary with extensive benefits.

As Mechanical Stress Engineer - you will be required to:

1. Create mechanical models to analyse the aircraft components and sub-systems using analysis methods ranging from initial scoping calculations in Mathcad to 2D and 3D FEA models.
2. Build and analyse mechanical models of static and rotating components using 2D and 3D FEA.
3. Work closely with the design team to optimise the performance and integrity of mechanical components across the platform.
4. Conduct technical assessments of the component life and integrity through the design phase, into testing, verification, validation, certification and in-service support.
5. Perform LCF and HCF lifing of components.
6. Conduct crack propagation and damage tolerance assessments of Critical Parts.

As Mechanical Stress Engineer - you will have:

1. BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with relevant mechanical analysis experience.
2. FEA mechanical analysis experience.
3. Good understanding of transient thermal loads in hot components and load interactions.
4. Experience in rig testing and verification is desirable.
5. Experience with damage tolerance assessments is desirable.
6. Team-oriented, problem-solving attitude.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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