Stress Engineer (3 Year FTC)

Arabelle Solutions; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking a Stress Engineer for a 3-year Fixed Term Contract at their Rugby facility. The role involves detailed analyses on components using Finite Element techniques and hand calculations. Applicants must hold or be capable of obtaining SC Level clearance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with FEA packages like ANSYS. This position also requires a proactive approach and teamwork skills, contributing to exciting Naval projects.

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related analytical discipline.
• Demonstrable experience of analysis of mechanical components.
• Able to gain SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse components for fatigue, plastic collapse and other factors.
• Assist in weld type definition and check for strength and fatigue.
• Produce high quality technical reports and presentation material.

Skills

Mechanical component analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Technical report writing

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

At Arabelle Solutions, part of EDF Group, we’re proud to design services and solutions that are generating power not just for today and tomorrow but for generations to come. You’ll work alongside passionate bright minds. We offer a broad range of opportunities for those eager to build tomorrow’s world. We believe a supportive culture is key to reach common goals. Diversity and an inclusive mindset makes us and our business stronger. We are delighted to announce we are currently recruiting for a Stress Engineer to join us for a 3-year Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Mechanical Integrity Leader for UK Naval you will be collaborating with a strong team engaged in solving exciting challenges within our Naval Projects portfolio. This role is based at our Rugby (Newbold Road) facility, where you will perform detailed analyses on components and assemblies using a combination of Finite Element (FE) techniques and hand calculation methods. This work is undertaken with UK Defence customers which will require any individual applying for the role to hold or be capable of getting SC Level clearance as a UK Passport Holder. Applicants not cleared will not be accepted into the business until this clearance is provided. Dual passport holders are acceptable if the second country is approved by the vetting authority.

Role Responsibilities

• Analyse components for fatigue, plastic collapse, buckling, ratcheting, rupture, natural frequency, heat transfer.
• Analyse components for loads from shock and operation.
• Assist in weld type definition and check for strength and fatigue.
• Identify deficiencies in design through analysis techniques and propose improvements to features.
• Analyse features and components for safe lifting during build and installation.
• As required, analyse non-customer equipment such as pressure test fixtures.
• Build FE models from CAD assemblies.
• Produce high quality technical reports and presentation material.
• Participate in design reviews, customer presentations and meetings.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related analytical discipline.
• Demonstrable experience of analysis of mechanical components.
• Experience in FEA packages, ideally ANSYS.
• Technical knowledge of rotating equipment, turbines preferably (although not essential).
• Able to gain SC security clearance.
• Knowledge of ASME and DNV Codes.
• Experience in rotordynamics would be an advantage.

Desired Characteristics

• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Can commit to and keep tight deadlines.
• Ability to highlight risk and make fact-based decisions.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards.

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