Principal Mechanical Stress Engineer

6 days ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Leonardo UK Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Stress Engineer to join our team at Leonardo UK Ltd. As a key member of our Mechanical Engineering department, you will play a critical role in the development of leading-edge Defence products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct stress analysis and assessments of mechanical designs to ensure strength, durability, performance, and safety.
  • Support the selection of manufacturing technologies and aerospace materials based on a thorough understanding of material properties and mechanical fit, form, and function.
  • Take ownership of stress-related activities for specific projects throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to production and beyond.
  • Provide technical stress authority and signatory for document approval.
  • Develop and maintain common processes and procedures for stress engineering activities.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
  • Lead and advise on stress and structural dynamics throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Liaise with other teams to maintain a consistent approach to stress engineering.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior members of the Mechanical Team.
Requirements
  • Hold a degree qualification in a relevant engineering or science-based course, such as Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Aeronautical Engineering.
  • Proven experience in Finite Element Analysis software tools, preferably Siemens NX/Nastran.
  • Working knowledge of classical hand calculation techniques for static and dynamic loading conditions, fatigue, and fracture assessment.
  • Experience with environmental test methods for design verification and design certification for land-based and airborne equipment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external customers.
  • A proven problem solver with a practical, pragmatic approach.
  • Ability to take ownership of work packages, planning, and scheduling own workload and the work of others.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Professional recognition as a Chartered Engineer and full membership of a relevant engineering institution.
  • Experience in the design, development, and test of electronics packaging and/or aerospace equipment.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and joining techniques, engineering material properties.
  • Experience in Thermal Analysis techniques and tool sets.
  • Understanding of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
  • Knowledge and experience to progress and become an approved signatory for airworthiness/structural integrity and a named individual on the UK Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS).


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