Overview
We are recruiting for a Stress Engineer (3 Year FTC) role at Arabelle Solutions. This position is based at our Rugby (Newbold Road) facility. You will perform detailed analyses on components and assemblies using Finite Element (FE) techniques and hand calculation methods, collaborating with a strong team within our Naval Projects portfolio.
This role involves work with UK Defence customers and may require SC level clearance as a UK Passport Holder. Applicants not cleared will not be accepted into the business until clearance is provided. Dual passport holders are acceptable if the second country is approved by the vetting authority.
Role Responsibilities
* Analyse components for fatigue, plastic collapse, buckling, ratcheting, rupture, natural frequency, heat transfer.
* Analyse components for loads from shock and operation.
* Assist in weld type definition and check for strength and fatigue.
* Identify deficiencies in design through analysis techniques and propose improvements to features.
* Analyse features and components for safe lifting during build and installation.
* As required, analyse non-customer equipment such as pressure test fixtures.
* Build FE models from CAD assemblies.
* Produce high quality technical reports and presentation material.
* Participate in design reviews, customer presentations and meetings.
Qualifications/Requirements
* Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related analytical discipline.
* Demonstrable experience of analysis of mechanical components.
* Experience in FEA packages, ideally ANSYS.
* Technical knowledge of rotating equipment, turbines (preferably, though not essential).
* Able to gain SC security clearance.
* Knowledge of ASME and DNV Codes.
* Experience in rotordynamics would be an advantage.
Desired Characteristics
* Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Can commit to and keep tight deadlines.
* Ability to highlight risk and make fact-based decisions.
* Proactive approach to work.
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards.
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