Overview
Senior Stress Engineer to ensure structural integrity of rotating gas turbine components. You will apply advanced FEA and lifing to validate designs and communicate findings to stakeholders. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and support airworthiness. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge aero engine technology within a global engineering consultancy. You’ll contribute to safety, reliability, and performance at scale.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive base salary
- work/life balance
- training and development
- private medical insurance
- pension scheme
- life assurance
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed stress analyses (static, fatigue, creep, vibration) on rotatives (discs, shafts, blades)
- Create and refine finite element meshes
- Identify analytical solutions and recommend improvements or alternatives
- Utilise FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS) and hand calculations for validation
- Collaborate with design, materials and manufacturing teams to optimise component performance
- Prepare and present technical stress reports for internal/external stakeholders including authorities
- Mentor and share knowledge with colleagues
Key requirements
- Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with focus on rotating machinery
- Experience with ANSYS Workbench and APDL
- Experience with meshing tools (NX or HyperMesh)
- Experience with recognised FEA and fatigue software tools
- Effective communication with cross-functional teams
- Mentoring or knowledge sharing
- Ability to work independently on highly technical tasks
- ANSYS Workbench and APDL
- ABAQUS
- NX or HyperMesh
Senior Stress Engineer in Glasgow employer: Belcan Technical Services
Belcan is an exceptional employer, offering Project Managers the chance to lead impactful engineering programmes in a collaborative and innovative environment across Bristol, Derby, or Glasgow. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and ongoing training opportunities, employees are supported in their professional growth while contributing to critical aerospace and marine projects that enhance safety and performance. The hybrid working model further promotes work-life balance, making Belcan a rewarding place to advance your career.
