Senior Stress Engineer

Belcan; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days holiday + BH

Mental health support

Discounted gym membership

Online GP access

Car scheme

Financial advice service

Job summary

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to join the Glasgow team. You will specialise in the structural integrity of rotating gas turbine components and lead advanced FEA and lifing tasks.

You will work on complex stress analyses (static, fatigue, creep, vibration) using ANSYS, ABAQUS and meshing tools (NX or HyperMesh), and present findings to stakeholders and airworthiness authorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering focusing on rotating machinery.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Workbench and APDL.
• Experience with meshing tools such as NX or HyperMesh.
• Experience with FEA and fatigue software tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, creep, vibration) on rotatives such as discs, shafts, and blades.
• Create FE meshes.
• Identify analysis solutions and recommend improvements or alternative methods.
• Utilise FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS) and hand calculations to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, materials, and manufacturing to optimise component performance.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and stress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including airworthiness authorities.
• Provide mentoring / knowledge sharing with colleagues

Skills

Gas Turbine

Stress analysis

Rotating machinery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

APDL

NX

HyperMesh

Job description

Are you a Senior Stress Engineer passionate about ensuring the safety and performance of Gas Turbines and want to work on cutting‑edge aero engine technology?

Belcan is hiring a Senior Stress Engineer to join the team in Glasgow.

You will specialise in the structural integrity of rotating components within gas turbines in our office on a Hybrid working basis. As a Senior Stress Engineer you will be expected to have a high level of competency in FEA and associated component stress and lifing activities. You will be able to work independently on highly technical tasks within the stress team reporting to Team Leaders and client representatives as required to effectively communicate your work and identify issues as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, creep, vibration) on rotatives such as discs, shafts, and blades.
• Creation of FE meshes
• Identify analysis solutions and recommend improvements or suggest alternative methods
• Utilise FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS) and classical hand calculations to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, materials, and manufacturing to optimise component performance.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and stress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including airworthiness authorities.
• Provide mentoring / knowledge sharing with colleagues

What's in it for you if you join?

We offer a competitive base salary, work/life balance, continuous personal development and training, private medical insurance, pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days of holiday + BH, 24/7 mental health hotline / online GP, discounted gym membership, virtual physio / gym classes, access to nutritional advice, discounted eye care, car scheme and free financial advice service. You'll also be joining a supportive team that values your contributions and is committed to your professional growth.

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high‑quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and OT cyber security.

Are you a Senior Stress Engineer passionate about ensuring the safety and performance of Gas Turbines and want to work on cutting‑edge aero engine technology?

Belcan is hiring a Senior Stress Engineer to join the team in Glasgow.

You will specialise in the structural integrity of rotating components within gas turbines in our office on a Hybrid working basis. As a Senior Stress Engineer you will be expected to have a high level of competency in FEA and associated component stress and lifing activities. You will be able to work independently on highly technical tasks within the stress team reporting to Team Leaders and client representatives as required to effectively communicate your work and identify issues as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, creep, vibration) on rotatives such as discs, shafts, and blades.
• Creation of FE meshes
• Identify analysis solutions and recommend improvements or suggest alternative methods
• Utilise FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS) and classical hand calculations to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, materials, and manufacturing to optimise component performance.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and stress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including airworthiness authorities.
• Provide mentoring / knowledge sharing with colleagues

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on rotating machinery.
• ANSYS Workbench and APDL
• Experience of meshing software (e.g. NX or HyperMesh)
• Experience of working with recognised FEA and fatigue software tools

What's in it for you if you join?

We offer a competitive base salary, work/life balance, continuous personal development and training, private medical insurance, pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days of holiday + BH, 24/7 mental health hotline / online GP, discounted gym membership, virtual physio / gym classes, access to nutritional advice, discounted eye care, car scheme and free financial advice service. You'll also be joining a supportive team that values your contributions and is committed to your professional growth.

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high‑quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and OT cyber security.

Desired Skills and Experience

Gas Turbine, Stress

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.