Stress Engineer x5

Stress Engineers | Aerospace, Automotive, or F1 | Contract

Join a leading engineering firm specialising in high-performance systems. We are seeking five Stress Engineers to contribute to critical projects within the automotive, F1, and aerospace sectors. These 12-month contracts focus on nacelle systems, non-turbo-machinery components, stress and fatigue analysis, and material validation.

Locations: Derby, Inchinnan, or Bristol (Hybrid Remote)
Rate: Up to £57 per hour (Inside IR35)
Clearance: BPSS eligibility required

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct stress and fatigue calculations on nacelle and structural components.

• Support part lifting for PW and GE components.

• Collaborate with design teams to validate fatigue-resistant materials.

• Assess structural integrity using FEM tools (eg, ANSYS, Abaqus) and hand calculations.

• Document findings, provide technical recommendations, and contribute to design reviews.

• Collaborate across multiple sites and adapt expertise to new applications.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in stress analysis within automotive, motorsport (F1), or aerospace sectors.

• Expertise in fatigue life prediction and material behaviour under cyclic loading.

• Proficiency in FEA tools (eg, ANSYS, Abaqus) and manual calculations.

• Familiarity with nacelle systems and non-turbo-machinery components.

• Willingness to travel between sites.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with PW or GE components and standards.

• Knowledge of material science and development processes.

• Familiarity with aerospace, automotive, or motorsport standards.

Next Steps
If you meet the criteria and are ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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