Senior Stress Engineer - Marine (Shock)

Expleo; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. The role involves complex engineering design, analysis, and mentoring within the maritime sector. Candidates should possess a relevant STEM degree and have significant experience in stress analysis and marine design. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing programme

Sports and social events

Accredited training courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience in maritime domain.
• Experience in technical consulting and leading engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analyses and stress analysis.
• Mentor and support the development of engineers.
• Interface with clients to discuss engineering solutions.

Skills

Marine structure design & analysis

Static Stress Analysis (Composite; Metallic)

Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT)

Proficient in ANSYS (FEA)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field

Professional membership of a relevant engineering institution

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Stress Engineer every day at Expleo will be out of the ordinary and will require you to be dynamic and responsive to changes in technology, innovation, and client requirements. You will have the opportunity to get involved in concept surface & sub-surface vessel design, complex engineering design & analysis tasks, the creation of new & innovative tools & processes, the delivery of engineering consultancy services, and the development of decarbonisation solutions & other emerging technologies across a wide range of global maritime programmes.

We will offer successful candidates the opportunity to work in a hybrid arrangement, providing more options to balance their work and personal life whilst ensuring business needs are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Apply & continue to develop a breadth of engineering skills where applicable and other related disciplines.
• Define & conduct engineering analyses, stress analysis, FEA, technical studies, and research & development projects, making use of your knowledge and experience, to deliver high quality solutions to our customers and clients.
• Provide mentoring support, guidance & leadership and enable opportunities for our engineers to grow & develop their technical & behavioural skills, knowledge & experience.
• Investigate & solve complex technical problems in concept, basic and detailed design phases.
• Develop & maintain written technical and administrative procedures, standards,processes, practices, guidelines, and standards.
• Assist with the maintenance & improvement in quality standards of engineering, design, and production information.
• Interface directly with our customers and clients, representing our teams to discuss engineering solutions to complex problems.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Technology, Marine Engineering), or equivalent experience in the naval and commercial ship design, construction, or maintenance domain.
• Professional member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., RINA, IMarEST, IMechE, IET).
• Recognised as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer by the UK Engineering Council (or an ability to achieve within 12 months).

Essential skills

• Experienced in one or more of the following key technical knowledge areas:
  • Marine structure design & analysis.
  • Structures Design (Composite; Metallic)
  • Static Stress Analysis (Composite; Metallic)
  • Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT)
  • Proficient in ANSYS (FEA)

Experience

Missing skills or experience? Let us be the judge! At Expleo we are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

• The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience (8 years for non-degree qualified) working in either the commercial or naval maritime domain.
• Experience of working in multi-company and engineering discipline teams with an ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in a technical consulting environment, leading and/or supporting multiple engineering projects & customers.

What do I need before I apply

• Your primary place of work could be one of our three main UK office locations (Bristol, Derby or Preston) and occasional travel to client sites will be required, dependent upon project.
• The post will be based in an environment regulated by Trade Control legislation and involve working with controlled goods, technology and/or services.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

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