Stress Analysis Engineer
Hernshead Recruitment
About this Position:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Stress Engineer/Analyst to join our clients team. As part of a collaborative team, you will work on all phases of the project life cycle, including design, development, production, and customer support. A strong mathematical emphasis is required to ensure the integrity and performance of the designs meet all required standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute tasks to achieve timescales and costs in alignment with designated KPIs.
- Own problems and provide pragmatic engineering solutions to challenging timelines and budgets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions that meet customer requirements and project objectives.
- Attend PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and DDR (Detailed Design Review) meetings to provide detailed reports.
- Generate technical reports and documentation to communicate analysis results and recommendations.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise to support development and improvement.
- Conduct thorough analyses and investigations of non-conformance issues, including root cause and failure mode analysis.
- Monitor and track the progress of corrective actions, ensuring timely completion and effectiveness.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to resolve non-conformance issues and improve overall product quality.
- Maintain accurate documentation of non-conformance reports, investigations, and corrective actions.
Experience Required:
- Proficiency in stress analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, MSC NASTRAN, Altair HyperMesh), ideally ANSYS.
- Experience in analysing complex engineering structures.
- Expertise in conventional hand calculation techniques for static analysis.
- Knowledge of numerical (finite element) techniques for static analysis.
- Experience with structural analysis of mechanical components, including power transmission systems, gears, and gearboxes.
- Familiarity with structural analysis practices and methodologies, including significant structural redesigns.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
- Experience in heavy engineering industries, power transmission systems, gears, and gearboxes.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.