Senior Stress Engineer

Senior Stress Engineers based Glasgow.

Are you a Senior Stress Engineer passionate about ensuring the safety and performance of Gas Turbines and want to work on cutting-edge aero engine technology?

Come and join Belcan as we are seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to join our team, who will specialise in the structural integrity of rotating components within gas turbines in our offices in Blantyre, Glasgow or Derby. The Senior Stress Engineer will be expected to have a high level of competency in FEA and associated component stress and lifing activities. They will be able to work independently on highly technical tasks within the stress team reporting to Team Leaders and client representatives as required to effectively communicate their work and identify issues as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, creep, vibration) on rotatives such as discs, shafts, and blades.
• Creation of FE meshes
• Identify analysis solutions and recommend improvements or suggest alternative methods
• Utilize FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS) and classical hand calculations to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, materials, and manufacturing to optimize component performance.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and stress reports for internal and external stakeholders, including airworthiness authorities.
• Provide mentoring / knowledge sharing with colleagues

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on rotating machinery.
• ANSYS Workbench and APDL
• Experience of meshing software (e.g. NX or HyperMesh)
• Experience of working with recognised FEA and fatigue software tools

What's in it for you if you join?

We offer a competitive base salary, work/life balance, continuous personal development and training, private medical insurance, pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days of holiday + BH, 24/7 mental health hotline / online GP, discounted gym membership, virtual physio / gym classes, access to nutritional advice, discounted eye care, car scheme and free financial advice service. You'll also be joining a supportive team that values your contributions and is committed to your professional growth.

About Us

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.

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