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STRESS ENGINEER

Employment Type Contract
Location Somerset , Bristol
Industry Sector Aerospace
Start Date to start asap
Salary/Rate £30 per hour
Reference HEB 319840
Date Advertised 18-08-2008 - 00:02

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

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STRESS ENGINEER
Rate of pay up to £30 Ltd ph

Major Aerospace client has requirement for Stress Engineer in Mechanical Systems Installation & Transportation Group.

The Mechanical and Systems Stress group are involved in stress analysis of Fuel, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Systems Installation, and leading/trailing edge mechanisms operating slats and flaps. Other areas of the wing considered are ailerons, spoilers, landing gear/engine to wing interface components. Wing Transport and Ground Support Equipment are also covered.


The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years on metallic structures with working knowledge in the following areas:-

• Stress calculations by manual hand' methods and FE Nastran and Patran
Examples are:- Mechanisms, pins, lugs, bushes, joints, fabricated structures-both welded and riveted, pipe/duct stressing including connectors/castings, brackets, and associated systems support structure (Fuel/Pneumatic/Hydraulic/Electrical)

• Interface load and stress reports

• FE (Finite Element Analysis) preferably using MSc Nastran/Patran
Examples are: Analyses of mechanisms and systems runs primarily for loads derivation and Static Stressing.

• CAD Catia V5 and Cadds5 for interrogation (eg. Section properties, area, Centre of Gravity, Mass etc) would be an advantage

• Familiarity with use of Pc's, including Spreadsheets' and Mathcad is an advantage

• Ability to liaise with Designers to ensure the optimum design solution is achieved for mechanical and structural performance, which will additionally require sound engineering judgement'

• Awareness of Materials, Process, Fatigue and Weights requirements with regard to the overall design

• Awareness of JAR/FAR requirements and their influence on design and stress considerations to achieve aircraft certification

• Willing to contribute in an environment of continuous improvement and innovation

Qualifications:- BSc Mechanical or Aeronautical preferred but good HND acceptable

To apply contact Holly Boucher at Wynnwith on 01935 403228 or email CV to holly.boucher@wynnwith.com