Stress Engineer – Composites
Are you an experienced Stress Engineer with a strong background in composite structures? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established engineering organisation delivering complex, high-performance solutions into highly regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, Formula 1 and motorsport.
You will play a key role within a specialist composites team, supporting the development, analysis, and manufacture of advanced engineered products.
The Role
Reporting to the Mechanical Design Team Leader, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality stress analysis and technical support across a range of innovative projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Performing stress analysis of composite components using FEA tools such as Hyperworks, NASTRAN / PATRAN, ANSYS or similar
* Applying industry-recognised stress methodologies for both metallic and composite structures
* Producing clear, detailed technical reports and documentation
* Managing and overseeing external analysis sub-contractors where required
* Supporting design reviews and liaising directly with customers, including technical presentations
* Conducting value analysis to optimise product performance and development cost
* Providing technical input on new projects, evaluating requirements and engineering implications
* Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
* Driving continuous improvement in design and analysis processes
About You
To be successful, you will have proven experience in stress analysis of composite structures within a highly regulated engineering environment (e.g. aerospace, defence, motorsport, F1 or similar).
You will also ideally have:
* Experience with dynamic and/or non-linear analysis
* Knowledge of F&DT (Fatigue & Damage Tolerance) for metallic and composite structures
* Proficiency in CATIA V5
* Understanding of certification requirements within regulated industries
* Experience producing manufacturing drawings
* Knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques, including fibre reinforced plastics and thermoplastics
What’s on Offer
In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and career development, including:
* Early finish on Fridays
* Generous Company pension contribution
* Company bonus scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Income protection
* Employee assistance programme (health & wellbeing support)
* Employee discount platform
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, successful candidates will be required to undergo Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. Eligibility will depend on nationality and right to work status.
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine advanced stress analysis with real engineering impact, working on complex products in high regulatory market sectors, we’d love to hear from you.