Senior Stress Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Winchester is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to provide critical support in delivering complex projects. The role requires a highly analytical engineer with experience in stress analysis within regulated sectors. Responsibilities include conducting calculations and analyses, producing design documentation, and advising design engineers. The position offers a competitive salary of £45k - £64k and a hybrid working model after probation.

Benefits

Competitive Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Bonus

Flexible working

Health cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Stress Engineering for highly regulated sectors.
• Experience with ANSYS systems highly desirable.
• Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hand calculations and finite element analyses.
• Produce, review and verify design analysis documentation.
• Act as the internal point of contact for structural analysis.

Skills

Stress Engineering

Problem-solving

Technical analysis

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or HNC/HND

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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