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Senior Stress Engineer - Composite

Employer
Meggitt PLC
Location
UK, Stevenage
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
26 Jan 2022

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Aerospace
Job Type
Permanent
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Meggitt, a worldwide leader in aerospace, defence and selected energy markets. We believe in our vision of 'Enabling the Extraordinary: To Fly, To Power, To Live".
These core values - teamwork, integrity and excellence - are what have allowed us to become the company we are today. With facilities worldwide, Meggitt draws on over 160 years of expertise to enhance the lives of people across the globe.

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Senior Stress Engineer to join our team. As the Senior Stress Engineer you will provide dedicated support to the composite design team involved in the design, development and qualification of composite aerostructures. Working under the direction of the Mechanical Design Team Leader you'll be responsible for a broad range of analysis and reporting activities including the management of any sub-contracted analysis activity.


Core Responsibilities

  • Stress analysis of composite components using FEA software Hyperworks and / or NASTRAN / PATRAN
  • Knowledge of aerospace stressing methodologies for metallic and composite components and report writing
  • Selection, oversight and management of external sub-contractors where required to support analysis activity
  • Technical liaison/presentations with customer to support Design Review deliverables
  • Performs value analysis during the product design phase while optimizing product development costs
  • Provides technical support for new projects and evaluates the requirements and implications
  • Maintains project files and appropriate records of work
  • Reduces costs and improves mechanical design and development processes, using best practices and professional knowledge


Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

To be successful in this role you will have a proven industry/similar experience in the stress analysis of composite structures and have knowledge of aerospace stressing methodologies for metallic and composite components.
You will also need:
  • Stress analysis of composite components using FEA software Hyperworks and / or NASTRAN / PATRAN
  • Experience with 3-D modelling , CAD and Solid works
  • Ability to improve products or services by applying professional and business knowledge
  • Able to solve complex problems; makes decisions based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion


What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and are committed to providing each and every employee with the resources they need to bring their best selves into everything they do. Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Now that's rewarding!
Our competitive offer package will include:
  • Flexible working policies and the ability to accrue time off in lieu or for some roles to earn overtime.
  • Early finish on a Friday.
  • Pension Scheme up to 8% company contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
  • Employee Perkz - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
  • Income Protection
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Volunteering day off
  • On site restaurant offering subsidized food


Meggitt are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business. We strongly believe that building a culture of respect and appreciation, will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential. #LI-IB1

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