At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse and improve mechanical components for UK Naval projects using advanced engineering techniques.
- Company: Join a diverse team at a leading engineering firm focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence engineering while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with FEA packages required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Overview
We are recruiting a Stress Engineer to support UK Naval projects at our Rugby (Newbold Road) facility.
The role involves detailed analyses using Finite Element methods and hand calculations on components and assemblies for UK Defence customers.
Responsibilities
- Analyse components for fatigue, plastic collapse, buckling, ratcheting, rupture, natural frequency, and heat transfer.
- Analyse components for loads from shock and operation.
- Assist in weld type definition and check for strength and fatigue.
- Identify design deficiencies through analysis techniques and propose improvements.
- Analyse features and components for safe lifting during build and installation.
- Analyse non-customer equipment such as pressure test fixtures, if required.
- Build FE models from CAD assemblies.
- Produce high‑quality technical reports and presentation material.
- Participate in design reviews, customer presentations and meetings.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related analytical discipline.
- Demonstrable experience analysing mechanical components.
- Experience with FEA packages, ideally ANSYS.
- Technical knowledge of rotating equipment, turbines preferred.
- Ability to obtain SC Level clearance as a UK Passport holder.
- Knowledge of ASME and DNV codes.
- Experience in rotordynamics an advantage.
- Desired Characteristics
- Ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Commitment to and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Skill in highlighting risk and making fact‑based decisions.
- Proactive approach to work.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards.
- Diversity and Inclusion
We have team members from over 49 nationalities across 16 countries, and we believe diversity strengthens our teams and business.
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Stress Engineer Naval in Rugby employer: Arabelle Services UK Ltd
As a Stress Engineer at our Rugby facility, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting UK Naval projects, where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront of our work culture. We offer a supportive environment that fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies in mechanical engineering. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we celebrate the unique perspectives of our team members, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
