Position: Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineer - Airframe Team
Location: Filton, Bristol
Employment Type: Permanent Staff
Belcan Engineering is seeking a skilled F&DT Engineer to join our Airframe business unit.
Candidates with Aircraft Repair experience would be most welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will be proficient in one or more of the following engineering toolsets:
Preferred Toolsets
HyperWorks
ISAMI
Mathcad
NASTRAN
PATRAN
Python scripting
Required Technical Skills
Strong foundation in hand analysis methods, with the ability to apply and adapt a wide range of calculation techniques to real-world scenarios, supported by technical documentation.
Experience with Finite Element (FE) techniques.
Proficiency in coding and macro development.Desirable Experience
Aerospace structural engineering
Familiarity with Airbus and BAE Systems methods and processesCandidate Profile
We're looking for someone with prior experience in F&DT Stress Analysis in Aircraft Structures, capable of performing technical tasks and contributing to process improvement initiatives. You should be comfortable solving complex engineering problems independently, with minimal supervision. The role demands a strong focus on technical delivery, quality, and the ability to balance engineering responsibilities with commercial and project time lines.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Engagement
Liaise with customer technical focal points as needed.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical issues and proposing solutions. Project Delivery
Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with customer expectations.
Comply with Belcan's Quality Management System (QMS).Commercial Awareness
Identify opportunities for cost savings for both Belcan and its customers.
Recognise and manage change, articulating its impact clearly.
Belcan offer a comprehensive range of benefits (Subject to Certain conditions) that include:
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP
Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Well being Support
Life Insurance
Annual Leave: We offer 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Defined Contribution Pension
Private Medical Cover: (subject to certain conditions)
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay
Group Income Protection
Candidates must have the Current Right to work in the UK (We are not able to provide Sponsorship for this role)
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan