Role Description:
· Utilize hand calculations, Finite Element Analysis and other tools to perform structural stress substantiation.
· Provide technical recommendations to repair engineers and report-writing skills to thoroughly document analysis methodology, assumptions, and results.
· Ability to work with others, train up-and-coming engineers, and review their work.
· Realize opportunities for continuous improvement and find ways to implement solutions.
The ideal candidate will have the following combination of education & experience:
· BS degree in Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering.
· 5+ years of experience in Structural Analysis or Stress Engineering.
· Experience in analysis of composite laminate and metallic components, preferably in aerospace structures.
· Knowledge and familiarity with allowable damages and repairs associated with metallics and composites, preferable of aircraft structures.
· Proficient with FEA tools, preferably MSC NASTRAN / PATRAN.
· Proficient with math and data software, e.g. MS Excel, MS Access, Mathcad.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
· Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
· Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
· Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
· Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
· Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks and weekends / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
· Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.