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Role: Stress Engineer

Location: Huddersfield - 4 days on-site

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £44.45 per hour - OUTSIDE IR35

Stress Engineer needed on contract to join our client, an established aerospace & defence engineering consultancy operating on-site in Huddersfield.

As a Stress Engineer you will be responsible for performing stress and structural analyses to ensure the integrity and performance of the design meets all required standards, so a strong mathematical emphasis is required.

Please note this role would require eligibility for UK SC Clearance - Sole UK Nationals Only

What the role of the Stress Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Stress Engineer will include:

The ability to plan and execute tasks to achieve timescales and costs in conjunction of designated KPI's
The ability to own problems and provide pragmatic engineering solutions to challenging timescales and budgets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative design solutions that meet customer requirements and project objectives.
Attend PDR, DDR reviews to provide detail report
Generate detailed technical reports and documentation to communicate analysis results and recommendations.
Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise to support the development and improvement.
Conduct thorough Analysis and investigations of non-conformance issues, including root cause analysis 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.

What experience you need to be the successful Stress Engineer:

Required Skills (Technical Competency):

Proficient in Stress Analysis packages (ex : ANSYS, MSC NASTRAN, Altair HyperMesh), ideally ANSYS
Experience in the analysis of complex engineering structures
Expert knowledge in conventional (hand calculation) techniques for static analysis
Proficient knowledge of numerical (finite element) techniques for static analysis
Experience in structural Analysis of mechanical components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies for heavy industry, power transmission systems, gear and Gear box
Candidate should be familiar with structural analysis practices and methodologies, including significant structural redesigns.

Requirements

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 industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box
Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Stress Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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