Job Principal Stress Engineer - Mechanical Analysis

Principal Stress Engineer - Mechanical Analysis Job id: 38313325
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: £40,000
Company:Libra Resourcing Limited
Job type: Permanent
Date posted: 15/05/2008 14:00


Description: Principal Stress Engineer - Mechanical AnalysisThe successful candidate must be able to work from first principles to define mechanical analysis problems and select the most appropriate and cost-effective method of solving them. This involves working closely with other areas including design (in-house and/or sub-contract design authorities). As technical problems are often associated with structural integrity, safety and legal obligations are paramount. Good communication skills are also required to deal with a potentially complex organisation and to justify decisions and risks to a project customer. To ensure consistency and technical excellence work will be reviewed and approved by the Project Chief Structural Engineer.May lead a small team within the Mechanical Analysis discipline.Need to be capable of producing resource estimates for mechanical analysis activitiesThe successful candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:Degree qualified or equivalent, plus substantial relevant experience.Sound fundamental knowledge of mechanical engineering, stress and vibration analysisDemonstrated capability for interfacing with customers.Negotiating and influencing skills.Excellent problem solving skills.Highly developed communication skills: able to communicate verbally and in writing at Project level.Experience in engineering in defence or related industry.Well-developed planning and organisation skills.Able to provide technical leadership to others.Proven record in conducting successful technical investigations and research.Able to develop links with other technical specialists, including outside the company, and to network effectively on an international basis.Knowledge and experience of Def. Stan. 07-85Experienced in classical and Finite Element Structural Analysis and preferably has used the following tools, NASTRAN, PATRAN, MathCAD, Pro/EngineerDetails:Carry out full range of structural analyses and investigations, including evaluation, selection of technical options, and prepare supporting reports.Prepare various technical documents in support of structural analysis activities.Carry out structural analysis investigations into a full range of problems using classical calculations and analytical tools.Produce structural testing requirements with supporting calculations. Take a lead role for assigned structural analysis activitiesPlan, control and deliver assigned project work ensuring requirements are delivered to plan.Produce estimates and identify risks associated with structural analysis.Participate in collaborative ventures within the same skill areas, with colleagues in France.Act as the main point of contact with customers (internal and external), suppliers and collaborators for assigned structural analysis matters.Provide effective support to customers for assigned structural analysis, delivering solutions to meet the customer's needs and requirements plus the programme plan.Support the preparation of bids/statements of work for structural analysis tasks ensuring high quality of submissions.Keep up to date and develop relevant technical skills, knowledge and capabilities. Seek and share best practice and knowledge to continuously improve practices. Manage assigned budgets and lead, develop and motivate assigned staff to ensure they are aware of and capable of delivering their accountabilitiesMake engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority.Provide mentoring/coaching to help and direct less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development Successful candidates will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.


Contact: Sean Johnson
Reference: job/SJ-71
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