Mechanical Integrity Engineer (FEA & Lifing Analysis)

Quest Global; Finspångs kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Mechanical Integrity Engineer in Sweden to lead advanced analysis of critical mechanical components. You will apply FEA to assess stress, fatigue, and lifing, supporting durability and lifecycle validation within multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, development, and verification teams to drive reliable product performance, identify improvement opportunities, and document analytical outcomes for technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in structural analysis with stress, fatigue and mechanics principles.
• Proficiency in FEA tools: ABAQUS, ANSYS, HyperWorks, NASGRO.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress, fatigue, and lifing assessments using FEA and other simulation methods.
• Evaluate structural integrity and durability of mechanical components under various conditions.
• Develop analysis models to support product development and design improvements.
• Collaborate with design and cross-functional teams to gather data for assessments.
• Investigate component behavior and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Contribute to lifing methodologies, procedures, and engineering standards.
• Document analytical results and present findings to stakeholders.
• Support problem-solving and root-cause investigations related to durability.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Fatigue analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

HyperWorks

NASGRO

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Integrity Engineer with expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural assessment to support the development and validation of critical mechanical components. In this role, you will evaluate component durability, reliability, and lifecycle performance through advanced engineering analysis and simulation techniques.

Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will provide analytical insights that support product development, design improvements, and long-term component integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform stress, fatigue, and lifing assessments using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other numerical simulation methods.
• Evaluate the structural integrity and durability of mechanical components under various operating conditions.
• Develop and execute analysis models to support product development, validation, and design improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with design, development, and cross-functional engineering teams to gather data and perform accurate engineering assessments.
• Investigate component behavior and provide recommendations to improve performance, reliability, and service life.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of lifing methodologies, analysis procedures, and engineering standards.
• Document analytical results and present findings to technical stakeholders.
• Support technical problem-solving and root-cause investigations related to component integrity and durability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in structural analysis with a solid understanding of stress analysis, fatigue, and engineering mechanics principles.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following engineering simulation tools:
• ABAQUS
• ANSYS
• HyperWorks
• NASGRO
• Experience performing FEA and interpreting simulation results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, and Swedish both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fatigue and fracture mechanics assessments.
• Knowledge of component lifing and durability methodologies.
• Familiarity with rotating equipment, turbomachinery, energy, aerospace, or heavy industrial applications.
• Experience developing or improving engineering analysis methods and standards.