Lead Structural Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Gold Group
£66 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Bedfordshire
Summary: The Lead Structural Engineer role involves analyzing, developing, and validating the mechanical integrity of complex structural systems across various materials and phases. The position requires expertise in structural analysis and integrity decision-making, with responsibilities including finite element modeling, damage tolerance assessments, and leading knowledge transfer workshops. The role is critical within the Structural Integrity Group of the Engineering Department, requiring DV clearance. The client is seeking to fill this position urgently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and validating high fidelity finite element models for metallic, composite and hybrid structures.
- Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal and fluid structure interaction analyses.
- Performing damage tolerance and fatigue assessments.
- Authoring concise strength summary reports and risk assessments that satisfy MoD and customer standards.
- Translating analysis outcomes into manufacturing instructions and inspection plans.
- Leading knowledge transfer workshops and maintaining model libraries.
- Championing process improvement through new software, material databases and automation scripts.
- Representing the Company at design reviews, client briefings and external audits.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in structural analysis and integrity decision-making.
- Proficiency in engineering tools such as MSC Nastran, MSC Marc, Siemens Simcenter, Beta CAE, ANSA, and PTC Creo.
- Experience in developing finite element models and conducting various analyses.
- Strong report writing and risk assessment skills.
- Ability to translate analysis outcomes into practical applications.
- Leadership skills for knowledge transfer and process improvement initiatives.
- DV clearance eligibility.
Salary (Rate): £66.00/hour
City: Bedfordshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Engineering
Job Title: Lead Structural Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £66.00 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot
The Structural Integrity Engineer (SIE) is a senior technical specialist who analyses, develops, and validates the mechanical integrity of complex structural systems across light weight and heavy weight platforms. The role encompasses metallic, non metallic, and composite materials, covering design, production, testing, and maintenance phases. Core responsibilities include damage tolerance, durability, and structural modelling across dynamics, loads, stability, stress fatigue and thermal analyses.
The duty cycle uses a broad array of engineering tools, notably MSC Nastran, MSC Marc, Siemens Simcenter, Beta CAE, ANSA, and PTC Creo.
The Role:
So, what will you be doing as an Lead Structural Engineer?
The Structural Integrity Engineer will be a Subject Matter Expert in structural analysis and integrity decision making, operating within the Structural Integrity Group, a sub function of the Engineering Department.
Core responsibilities include:
- Developing and validating high fidelity finite element models for metallic, composite and hybrid structures.
- Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal and fluid structure interaction analyses.
- Performing damage tolerance and fatigue assessments.
- Authoring concise strength summary reports and risk assessments that satisfy MoD and customer standards.
- Translating analysis outcomes into manufacturing instructions and inspection plans.
- Leading knowledge transfer workshops and maintaining model libraries.
- Championing process improvement through new software, material databases and automation scripts.
- Representing the Company at design reviews, client briefings and external audits.
My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Lead Structural Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!
You will be required to undergo DV clearance for this role. So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Lead Structural Engineer, hit that apply button now!
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