Senior Structural Analysis Engineer - Nonlinear FEA | Aluminium Bridge Structures | Onsite Manchester
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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer (m/f/d)
Nonlinear FEA | Aluminium Bridge Structures | Onsite Manchester
Location: Stockport (South Manchester, UK)
Working Model: 3 days per week onsite (mandatory) / 2 days remote
Start: ASAP
Duration: Long-term contract
Workload: 3 days per week
Project Overview
We are supporting a specialist manufacturer of modular aluminium bridge systems seeking an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer with a strong background in nonlinear finite element analysis.
Current bridge span capability: 46 metres
Target span capability: 52 metres
The objective is to optimise existing aluminium structures to achieve increased span length while simultaneously improving strength and reducing overall weight.
This role is heavily analysis-focused and not a pure CAD design position.
Responsibilities
- Perform extensive FEA on welded aluminium bridge structures
- Conduct nonlinear analyses (geometric and material nonlinearity)
- Perform stability and buckling assessments
Mandatory Requirements
- Strong experience in nonlinear FEA
- Solid background in structural mechanics and stability analysis
- Experience with metallic load-bearing structures (aluminium preferred)
- Experience assessing welded structures
- Proficiency in ANSYS, Abaqus, NX Nastran or similar tools
- Ability to independently evaluate structural integrity and make technical decisions
Not Suitable For
- Pure CAD designers without advanced FEA expertise
- Engineers with only linear FEA experience
- Product development engineers without structural responsibility
- Candidates unwilling to work onsite in Manchester 3 days per week
Additional Information
- 3 days per week onsite in Stockport (UK) is mandatory
- Long-term opportunity
- Only one position available