Stress / Finite Element Analyst
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Data analysts
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
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Description
Job Requirements
We are seeking a Stress / Finite Element Analyst to take ownership of structural analysis activities on gas turbine components. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in FEA, materials behaviour, and life assessment, with experience working on rotating and structural parts in aerospace applications. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, technical documentation, and presentation of analysis results to both internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll be working with the industries largest OEM on projects and deliverables closely aligned with their long term and continued success.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a Stress / Finite Element Analyst to take ownership of structural analysis activities on gas turbine components. The successful candidate will have strong expertise in FEA, materials behaviour, and life assessment, with experience working on rotating and structural parts in aerospace applications. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, technical documentation, and presentation of analysis results to both internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll be working with the industries largest OEM on projects and deliverables closely aligned with their long term and continued success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead stress analysis of assigned components, ensuring compliance with all technical, fit, form, and functional requirements.
- Perform detailed 2D and 3D FEA, including modelling of contact, friction interfaces, and elastic–plastic behaviour.
- Collaborate with global engineering and support functions (life management, heat transfer, materials, design) as needed.
- Interface with design engineering teams to ensure robust and optimised solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Aerospace/Aeronautical, or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in gas turbine stress analysis.
- Strong knowledge of 2D/3D stress and structural analysis of gas turbine rotating and/or static components.
- Proficiency in finite element modelling tools, including:
- ANSYS Mechanical APDL / Workbench
- Meshing tools (e.g. Hypermesh, UG NX)
- CAD tools (e.g. UG NX)
- Understanding of advanced analysis techniques: non-linear analysis, frictional contact, elastic–plastic behaviour.
- Experience in component life analysis (fatigue, fracture mechanics, damage tolerance).
- Proficient in Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of:
- ANSYS Classic
- Hypermesh
- UG NX
- PLM Teamcenter
- Salesforce (or similar business systems)
- Training provided on proprietary applications as required.
- Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities provided.
- Exposure to advanced aerospace projects within a global engineering environment.