Senior Stress Engineer

Employment Solutions Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to provide essential engineering support within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time role involves conducting stress analyses and validating designs for complex projects in regulated sectors. The ideal candidate has proven experience in stress engineering, strong analytical skills, and a degree in engineering. The role offers hybrid working after a probation period and includes excellent benefits such as competitive holidays and health coverage.

Benefits

Competitive Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Bonus

Flexible working

Health cover

Discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Stress Engineering / Stress Analysis in regulated sectors like Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace.
• Experience with ANSYS systems highly desirable.
• Knowledge of LS-DYNA systems desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hand calculations and finite element (FE) analyses to validate and optimise designs.
• Produce, review and verify design analysis documentation.
• Act as internal point of contact for structural analysis.
• Advise on structural integrity and cost-reduction.
• Support project scheduling and technical delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering discipline

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

Job description

This position offers the opportunity to provide vital engineering support within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the successful delivery of complex and highly regulated projects. Reporting to the Engineering Lead, the Senior Stress Engineer ensures that all design analyses are technically sound, cost-effective, and delivered to schedule and quality standards.

This role would suit a highly analytical engineer with strong problem-solving abilities and a methodical approach to design and analysis. It is ideal for someone experienced in stress analysis within a regulated sector, who thrives on technical challenges, collaborative teamwork, and influencing designs from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hand calculations and finite element (FE) analyses to validate and optimise engineering designs.
• Produce, review and verify design analysis documentation in line with project and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the internal point of contact for structural analysis, coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors.
• Advise design engineers on structural integrity, manufacturability and cost-reduction improvements.
• Support project scheduling, reporting and delivery to ensure technical objectives are achieved efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Stress Engineering / Stress Analysis position for highly regulated sector such as Nuclear, Defence, Aerospace, etc.
• Experience with ANSYS systems highly desirable
• Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Engineering discipline
• Knowledge of LS-DYNA systems desirable but not essential

Salary

45k - 64k (dependent on experience)

Location

Winchester

Hybrid working

Fully on-site during 3 month probation, before moving to Hybrid model

Permanent

Full time- Flexible hours - Monday- Friday

Excellent Benefits

including Competitive Holidays, Pension, Death in service, Bonus, Flexible working, Health cover, and many more discounts and perks!

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