Experienced Mechanical Engineer – Composites Specialist
Frazer‑Nash Consultancy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a specialist focus on composites to join our Asset Integrity Group.
Salary and Location
£45,000 to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Leatherhead or Bristol – flexible hybrid working pattern with split time in office and from home.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead structural analysis projects, performing detailed finite element analysis of composite structures under extreme loads.
* Develop strategies and standards for life extension and assess structures against impact loads.
* Create design guidance for the analysis of components and provide analysis to support new product design.
* Optimise future designs and lead projects to shape their direction.
* Build strong client relationships, develop new services and business opportunities, and mentor colleagues.
Essential Qualifications
* Experienced in the design, manufacturing or analysis of composite structures.
* Expertise in performing structural analysis on composites and/or metallic structures.
* A STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) degree or PhD.
* Experience with composite codes and standards.
Beneficial (but not essential)
* Experience with major finite element analysis software packages.
* Programming skills such as Python or Matlab.
Pre‑Employment Screening
UK National Security Vetting clearance is required. Candidates will undergo pre‑employment screening and must satisfy clearance criteria.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
* 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
* Flexible working options.
* Enhanced parental benefits and company pension scheme.
* Targeted professional development and private healthcare membership.
* Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
* Paid membership fees to a professional institution and support in attaining professional membership.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme and seasonal rail ticket loan.
* Further optional benefits tailored to personal requirements.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you meet these essential requirements.
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