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Testia Ltd - Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer (m/f)

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves testing rig concepts, preparing detailed designs, and ensuring compliance with specifications. You will collaborate with various stakeholders while managing risks and opportunities in the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in aeronautical structures and 3D design, with the ability to work independently and within a team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a supportive and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours
25 days holidays plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Access to discount shipping platform

Qualifications

  • Experience in designing high precision structural engineering projects.
  • Strong skills in 3D design and stress calculations.

Responsibilities

  • Test rig concepts ensuring quality, cost, and time.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Design of aeronautical structures
3D Design (CATIA V5 and/or 3DXperience)
Stress calculation and checking
Materials testing
Supplier management
Fluent in English
Teamwork and flexibility

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Equivalent in Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics

Tools

FEM sizing tool

Job description

Job Description

Position: Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer (m/f)
Location: Filton, Bristol
Contract: Full time, fixed-term. 37.5 hours per week

Duties:

  1. Test Rig Concepts designed on time, cost & quality.
  2. Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.
  3. Integrate electrical, measurement and data system installation requirements.
  4. Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.
  5. Ensure a configuration management of drawings and 3D data.
  6. Provide specimen interface drawings.
  7. Ensure test means interfaces are compliant with specimen loading areas.
  8. Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing.
  9. Provide expertise during the assembly of the test means in the laboratory.
  10. Coordinate all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers.
  11. Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities.
  12. Participate in the Test Centre and weekly team meetings.

Our requirements:

  1. Design of aeronautical structures or equivalent high precision structural engineering projects (e.g. civil, marine, test rigs).
  2. 3D Design of complex engineering structures (CATIA V5 and/or 3DXperience).
  3. Stress calculation and checking (hand calculations and/or FEM sizing tool).
  4. Materials testing (optional).
  5. Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection (optional).
  6. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).
  7. Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  8. Independent and structured way of working.
  9. Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility.

Benefits:

  1. Flexible working hours (flexi-time).
  2. 25 days holidays bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week.
  3. Pension scheme.
  4. Discretionary bonus scheme.
  5. Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employee cover only.
  6. Access to discount shipping platform.

Contract: End date for applicants: Friday 18th April 2025.
Interviews: From w/c 14th April 2025.
Start date: May 2025.
Salary: circa £45,000 dependent on experience.

Are you interested in a varied job in a motivated team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Testia Limited
Contract Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Testing

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