Principal Stress Engineer

Belcan, LLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Stress Engineer in Derby. The role involves executing structural analysis from concept to production and supporting the maintenance of company rules and methods. Strong knowledge in stress analysis, structural methods, and finite element software is essential. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, with advantages for those familiar with CAD software and gas turbine components. Competitive salary and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

Holidays - 33 days per year

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical degree.
• Applied industry stress analysis experience on turbomachinery or combustion hardware.
• Good understanding of structural analysis methods and criteria.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the preparation of analysis plans and schedules.
• Communicate with IPT leads and Program Engineering Managers.
• Deliver to project schedules and customer deliverables.

Skills

Stress analysis experience

Structural analysis methods

Finite element software

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Principal Stress Engineer

Belcan Workforce Solutions are looking for an experienced Principal Stress Engineer for our client based in Derby.

Principal Stress Engineer will be responsible for executing the structural analysis process from concept to production, and supporting with the creation and maintaining of company rules, tools, and methods. Principal Stress Engineer will analyse new turbomachinery designs and update our current designs. During the creation process, they will ensure that our turbomachinery designs meet all the necessary requirements with respect to stress, vibration and lifing.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the preparation of overall analysis plans and schedules for analytical or design analysis projects
• Communicate regularly with the IPT leads and Program Engineering Managers, as necessary, to meet project requirements
• Deliver to the project schedule and the customer deliverables for the assigned project
• Have significant input in regular round-table meetings with the Structures Technical Focal Points and other structural engineers on the project
• Create structural summary documents regularly for the duration of the project
• Work with the Technical Focal Points and others on the analysis team to follow the appropriate company and client methods and criteria
• Play a key role in the creation, development and documentation of analysis methods
• Conduct the stress related customer communications for engineering projects
• Lead the presentation of your work in internal and external design reviews
• Assist design/analysis team by providing analytical calculations and design support
• Ensure that the structural design and analysis portion of a project is documented and placed in the Design Analysis Report and in the DAR notebook
• Perform self-checks of work completed prior to Discipline Team Lead or Technical Focal Point review

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree
• Must have applied industry stress analysis experience on turbomachinery/combustion hardware
• Must have a good understanding of structural analysis methods, procedures, techniques & criteria
• Must have a working knowledge of mathematical methods and calculations procedures
• Must have a working knowledge of solid mechanics and strength of materials
• Must have a working knowledge of some finite element software package like ABAQUS, ANSYS or NASTRAN
• Must have good background in troubleshooting the typical finite element analysis problems.
• Skilled at managing compromise and characterising risk to produce balanced design solutions
• Should have a working knowledge of gas turbine component structural behaviour and failure modes
• CAD experience preferable, NX proficiency advantageous
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns and provide project status

Candidates must also be abe to obtain UK Security Clearance

Work Environment

The work environment will include a combination of office and lab/workshop.

Travel will be required from time to time throughout the UK and Europe.

Employee will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Renumeration

Competitive salary and generous benefits included.

What will you get:

• Competitive Salary
• Holidays - 33 days per year total (incl. Bank hols)
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Cycle to Work

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.