Mechanical Stress Engineer

Whitgreave
10 months ago
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Do you have Mechanical Stress Engineer experience, and are you seeking a new job in Rugeley? Jonathan Lee Recruitment is helping a collaborative company recruit a Mechanical Stress Engineer, and this full-time role comes with an excellent salary and benefits package.

As a Mechanical Stress Engineer, you will work within the engine design team, being responsible for mechanical assessments of aircraft and engine components to ensure that they meet the required life and integrity requirements. You will also create mechanical models to analyse the aircraft components and sub-systems using analysis methods ranging from initial scoping calculations in mathcad to 2D and 3D FEA models.

In your first few weeks in this Stress Engineer role, you can expect to:

Build and analyse mechanical models of static and rotating components using 2D
Work closely with design team to optimise the performance and integrity of mechanical components across the platform
Undertake technical assessment of the component life and integrity through the design phase, into testing, verification, validation, certification and in-service support
To apply for this Mechanical Stress Engineer role, you will need a BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of relevant mechanical analysis experience. You will also require the following:

FEA mechanical analysis (ANSYS) experience
Good understanding of transient thermal loads in hot components and load interactions
Experience in rig testing and verification (desirable)
As a vital member of our team and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team.

To apply for this inclusive and collaborative full-time Mechanical Stress Engineer job in Rugeley, please contact Jonathan Lee Recruitment today. We'd love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions.

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