Lead Composite Stress Engineer - Bristol - £25000 - £40000 plus benefits

We require a number of Lead Stress Engineers preferably with Composite experience to work on various projects including Airbus A350 XWB, A400M, Serial programmes and Repairs group.

The successful applicant will ensure Structural integrity of a (major) sub assembly of a product:

Either directly, or via team, carry out static stress calculations to assess design solutions for a whole range of tasks, ranging from concept design to manufacturing Concessions against the Aircraft Design requirements.

Ensure fatigue and damage tolerance (FDT) requirements are met.

Liaise with other functions and project to ensure stress requirements are fully integrated.

Operate as an approval signatory for stress.

Assist in the structural design process to help ensure optimised design quality.

Report critical technical issues up through functional management.

Support on-going continuous improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through methods, process and other capability improvements.

Provide technical leadership and approval for team members, new participants; supply base and other sub-contracted work.

When required, undertake appropriate, associated project management tasks.

Substantial experience working as an aircraft stress engineer involved in the analysis of composite and metallic structures using a broad range of standard hand and computer methods.

The ability to rapidly and confidently assess structural problems under pressure and to provide the appropriate direction and guidance to
team members.

The ability to develop and coach less experienced stress engineers.

A good understanding of aircraft composites production methods and processes, especially if gained through involvement in MRB or similar
manufacturing support activities.

The ability to ensure that solutions are technically integrated across the whole project.

Team Leaders with high regard for both internal and external customers, whilst maintaining Aircraft integrity as the over-riding
principle.


Person Specification:

Aeronautical Engineering degree or equivalent.

Chartered Engineer or equivalent.

Signatory Level or capability within 3 months.

Broad range of standard hand and computer stress analysis tools.

Good communication skills and a pro-active approach to problem solving.

The ability to demonstrate good leadership skills.

A Degree in Engineering / Aerospace

Please contact Russell Lambert at Innovate Recruitment for full details of the role and the company.