Senior Stress Engineer Lead – FEA & Structural Analysis

Expleo Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Skills development

ExpleoAcademy

Competitive benefits

Team collaboration

Job summary

Expleo Group is seeking an experienced Stress Engineering Lead based in Bamber Bridge, Preston. You will be assigned to a major defence project, leveraging your structural analysis and FEA expertise to deliver robust solutions for jig and installation structures.

You will interface with UK teams, perform Abaqus/STAAD analyses, mentor engineers, and produce high-quality reports while managing budgets and schedules. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BEng degree in engineering discipline.
• Strong background in structural analysis and finite element methods.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Interface with UK-based team to understand issues, specs and requirements.
• Check and approve complex analysis of jig and installation structures for marine projects.
• Perform finite element analyses using Abaqus/STAAD and related tools.
• Produce and approve analysis reports and ensure delivery within budgets and time constraints.
• Mentor and develop stress engineering team members.

Skills

Structures & design

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written comms

Education

BEng Degree in Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

STAAD Pro

Job description

Expleo Group is seeking an experienced Stress Engineering Lead based in Bamber Bridge, Preston. You will be assigned to a major defence project, leveraging your structural analysis and FEA expertise to deliver robust solutions for jig and installation structures.

You will interface with UK teams, perform Abaqus/STAAD analyses, mentor engineers, and produce high-quality reports while managing budgets and schedules. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.