Senior Stress Engineer

Employment Solutions Limited; 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 crucial engineering support and conduct stress analysis for regulated projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in stress engineering within sectors like Nuclear or Aerospace, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with ANSYS systems. This position offers hybrid working options after an initial 3-month probation and includes competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Bonus

Flexible working

Health cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Stress Engineering / Stress Analysis in regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with ANSYS systems is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of LS-DYNA systems is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hand calculations and finite element analyses for design validation.
• Produce and verify design analysis documentation.
• Coordinate structural analysis with internal teams and subcontractors.
• Advise design engineers on structural integrity and cost reductions.
• Support project scheduling and reporting to meet technical objectives.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or HNC / HND in Engineering discipline

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

Job description

Senior Stress Engineer

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

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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