Structures Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer

Expleo Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Fatigue Analysis SQEP for a critical contract role in Bristol. This position involves supporting intricate analysis activities within a highly regulated environment, ensuring high-quality outcomes while engaging with various stakeholders. Candidates must hold SC security clearance and prior experience in fatigue analysis is essential.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for skill expansion

Accredited training courses through ExpleoAcademy

Competitive company benefits

Inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering required.
• Experience in fatigue analysis and FEA.
• Relevant security clearances needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex fatigue analysis tasks with multiple stakeholders.
• Perform static FEA using ANSYS and conduct fatigue assessments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Skills

Fatigue Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Technical Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Structures Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer

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We are seeking a Fatigue Analysis SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) to join our team on a contract basis, embedded within our engineering function. This critical role will support complex analysis activities in a highly regulated and secure environment, working with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The initial contract duration is expected to be between 10-12 months (with a minimum engagement of 6 months), based in our Bristol office.

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate must hold SC security clearance and NNPPI.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and manage complex fatigue analysis tasks with input from multiple stakeholders
• Perform linear and non-linear static FEA using ANSYS
• Conduct fatigue assessments in line with ASME BPV Section III
• Execute detailed hand calculations (e.g., bolt group calculations, thread stripping)
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  
  

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable experience scoping, planning, and managing complex analysis work packages or tasks.
• Practitioner-level ability in ANSYS for linear and non-linear static FEA.
• Detailed knowledge and application of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III.
• Strong capability in hand calculations (bolt groups, thread stripping, etc.).
• Practitioner in fatigue analysis to ASME BPV Sec. III.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Experience working within classified project environments.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry standards beyond ASME.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders in a high-integrity environment.
  
  

Experience

• Significant prior experience in fatigue and structural analysis within nuclear, defence, or similarly classified industries.
• Track record of delivering work within secure network environments.
  
  

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• SC (Security Clearance) and NNPPI (Nuclear Nationally Protected Information) clearance – must have or be eligible
  
  

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
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  

“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”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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