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

Testia Limited

Bristol

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GBP 45,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will design and develop test rigs, ensuring they meet specifications for performance and quality. You will utilize advanced 3D design tools and stress analysis techniques to create solutions for complex engineering challenges. This dynamic position offers the chance to collaborate with a motivated team, engage in flexible working arrangements, and contribute to exciting projects in the aerospace sector. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

  • Experience in designing aeronautical structures or high precision projects.
  • Proficient in 3D design and stress calculations.

Responsibilities

  • Design test rigs ensuring compliance with specifications and quality.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and manage risks during projects.

Skills

Design of aeronautical structures
3D Design of complex engineering structures
Stress calculation and checking
Materials testing
Supplier management
Fluent in English
Independent and structured working
Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Related discipline (Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics)

Tools

CATIA V5
3DXperience
FEM sizing tool

Job description

Job Description:

We are currently looking for:

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

Location: Filton, Bristol
Contract: Full time, fixed-term. 37.5 hours per week

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

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

Benefits:
  • Flexible working hours (flexi-time).
  • 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employee cover only.
  • 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 dependant 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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