Principal Stress Engineer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm is seeking a Principal Stress Engineer to analyze and assess mechanical designs in Basildon. This hybrid role requires expertise in Finite Element Analysis and classical calculations, with responsibilities across the product lifecycle. Candidates must be Sole UK nationals due to security restrictions. The position is contracted for a minimum of 6 months, offering £70 per hour (umbrella rate).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Finite Element Analysis software tools.
• Ability to perform classical calculations for static and dynamic loading.
• Familiarity with design certification for land and airborne equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse mechanical designs for strength and compliance.
• Generate Finite Element Models and reports.
• Conduct structural analyses of complex products.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Classical hand calculations

Structural analysis

Material properties knowledge

Tools

Siemens NX/Nastran

Job description

Overview

Principal Stress Engineer — Basildon (Hybrid - 1 day p/w on site). £70ph (Umbrella rate, Inside IR35). 6 month contract (min).

Please note, we can only consider Sole UK nationals for this role due to security restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess mechanical designs for strength, durability, performance and safety against regulatory and customer requirements using finite element techniques and classical hand calculations.
• Generate Finite Element Models and reports as per UK requirements.
• Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and materials based on a sound understanding of material physical and mechanical properties and the mechanical fit, form and function of the product.
• Conduct structural and thermo-structural analyses of complex Products using Siemens NX.
• Advise/support on the development of mechanical structural designs to achieve the desired Product Requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements (based on recognised military/civil standards).
• Point of contact for assigned projects, advising on all aspects of stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.

Technical Requirements

• Application of a wide range of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions and fatigue assessment (Land, Naval or Airborne equipment).
• Experience of environmental test methods for design verification and working knowledge of design certification for land based and airborne equipment.
• Proven experience in the use of Finite Element Analysis software tools (preferably Siemens NX/Nastran) and techniques.

Location

This is a hybrid role, based from our Basildon site. The location of working; on-site or home based, will be determined by Project and Security classification.