Senior Stress Engineer

Greenpointtechnologies; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenpointtechnologies is seeking an experienced engineer to perform stress analysis on complex mechanical systems and structural installations. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering drawings and compliance with FAA regulations, leading stress analysis projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and has at least 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in the aviation sector. A strong understanding of structural analysis and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in stress analysis.
• Aviation background and aircraft interior experience required.
• Ability to teach stress analysis to individuals or groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis of complex interiors and structures.
• Review engineering drawings for compliance with FAA regulations.
• Provide guidance to other Stress Engineers.

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite Element Modeling (FEM)

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Communication skills

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

FEMAP

CAD

Job description

Summary

Performs stress analysis of complex interiors, mechanical systems, and structural installations. Derives specific installation requirements from FAA and customer requirements; determine critical loads and substantiation path for installations, assemblies, and details.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering drawings for structural integrity and compliance with FAA regulations
• Completes stress analysis documents to show compliance to FAA regulations.
• Reviews analyses and other internal documents for accuracy and thoroughness
• Identifies data requirements.
• Adheres to budgets and complex project schedules.
• Utilizes classical hand analysis methods and Finite Element Modeling techniques.
• Provides guidance and feedback to other Stress Engineers.
• Assists in developing standards, best practices, and process improvements.
• May perform as functional "Lead" for stress team on specific project(s).
• Provides feedback on the team as a whole and on individual performance to Functional Manager.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Core Competencies

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports, and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
• Planning and Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering, or equivalent, a minimum of 10 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation background and aircraft interior experience required.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to develop customized solutions with minimal margin of error within strict time constraints and lead other engineers in the same.
• Knowledge of analysis required for multiple interior commodities (lower and upper attached structure, monuments, ceilings, side walls, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with structural analysis activities.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Outlook, MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• NASTRAN modeling and FEMAP experience required.
• Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CAD) skills preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and reports.
• Ability to write technical reports and correspondence.
• Aviation background and aircraft interior industry experience desired.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to teach all relevant aspects of stress analysis (theory and application) to individuals or groups as required
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.