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FEA/Aircraft Stress Analysis Engineer
Job Description Summary:Degree level or equivalent in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aircraft primary and secondary structures Stress analysis, Composite and metallic Materials.
Job Description:
- • Analysis of Metallic & Composite structural components.
- • Work with a team responsible for the review and analysis of aircraft structural modifications to show compliance to FAR/CAR etc. regulations.
- • Development of Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) for loads.
- • Development of DFEM for sizing parts having complex configuration.
- • Development of Analysis templates using classical methods.
- • Review technical presentations, interpret the results and present the same to Customer during PDR & CDR gates.
- • Responsible for ensuring 100% quality and on-time delivery
- • Conduct project review meetings to share the lessons learned and best practices to the team to improve quality
- • Responsible for providing alternative solutions on field issues
- • Responsible for process improvements by developing Automation tools
- • Work on complex CAE problems to assist product development
- • Perform Design Modifications as per need and validating the same with FEA
- • Demonstrate Excellent Technical, Interpersonal and Problem-solving skills
Must have skills:
- • Expertise in handling various structural analysis tools preferably MSC Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh etc.
- • 2D & 3D Finite Element modeling of simple, moderate and complex components (Plate, Hexahedral & tetrahedral elements) using MSC Nastran/Patran or HyperMesh
- • Linear and non-linear static stress analysis (Geometric, Material and contact Linearity) using MSC Nastran/Patran
- • Ability to interpret, modify MSC Nastran command statements in bulk data file and re-run analysis; Ability to de-bug FEA errors; perform batch runs for multiple BDFs etc.
- • Good knowledge of Hand Calculations, able to propose methods for structural failure modes
- • Review and understand Strength, stability and Durability requirements of structural components
- • Able to perform F&DT analysis.
- • Should be able to understand/modify TCL macros; Develop MS Excel templates and comprehend VBA in developing automation
- • Should able to propose methodology and strategy for complex metallic and Composites build/update of FE Models in Patran/HyperMesh.
- • Methods/Process/Procedures similar to Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and or any defense programmes.
Desired Skills:
- • Experience in scripting using Mathcad, VB,TCL/Tk, Python is an added advantage
- • Basic Knowledge of CAD tools is an added advantage
- • Experience in Product development life cycle of aircraft components from Design concept, Analysis to Manufacturing
- • PLM tools like Teamcenter, Windchill etc.,
- • Experience in the use of ISAMI, Airbus tools.
- • Stress Signatory experience will be added advantage
Rate of Pay
£55k per annum
Location: Bristol - Hybrid (need to visit Office in Bristol 3days in a week)
