Job Title: Senior Stress Engineer / FEA Analyst – Nuclear Decommissioning
Location: Warrington, UK
Contract Type: PAYE
Duration: Initial until the end of the current fiscal year, with potential for extension/renewal
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About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Stress Engineer / FEA Analyst to join our team within the nuclear decommissioning sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing technical stress analysis and mechanical engineering support across nuclear projects. This role requires significant experience in finite element analysis and nuclear industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform general finite element analysis (FEA) for mechanical components and systems.
* Conduct non-linear static and dynamic analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue assessments.
* Utilize ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Mechanical/APDL, LS-DYNA, or equivalent tools for analysis.
* Develop high-quality technical reports and interpret engineering drawings.
* Conduct structural assessments in accordance with relevant design codes and standards (e.g., BS, ASME).
* Identify load paths and perform assessment calculations to support project requirements.
* Check technical output from colleagues and provide guidance as required.
* Support and supervise junior team members where necessary.
* Use Microsoft Office tools for documentation, reporting, and communication.
* Apply traditional hand calculations where appropriate and support technical assessments using Mathcad Prime.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finite element analysis within the nuclear sector.
* Strong experience with ANSYS Workbench or equivalent FEA tools.
* Proficiency in LS-DYNA or equivalent explicit analysis software.
* Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Generation of high-quality technical reports and checking technical outputs.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with ANSYS Spaceclaim/Discovery.
* Experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, HyperWorks/Hypermesh.
* Knowledge of non-linear dynamics, thermal analysis, and structural fatigue assessments.
* Understanding of geometric product specifications (BS 8888).
* Previous experience in supervising junior engineers.
What We Offer:
* Opportunity to work on challenging nuclear decommissioning projects.
* Collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Competitive remuneration based on experience.