Lead Static Stress Engineer

Airbus

  • Bristol Area
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Job Description:Job SpecificationWorking as part of a multiskilled team you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers to complete static strength analysis and justifications for metallic and composite structures. Your primary role will be to work closely with Design and F&DT engineers to assess and validate repairs to damaged aircraft structures. Additional tasks may include managing the offload of packages of work to suppliers, presenting major repair scoping to senior stakeholders, and guiding and supporting sub-contract suppliers providing structural analysis work. You will ensure adherence to airworthiness regulations, relevant design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capabilities guidelines.About usWe are a dynamic multifunctional team delivering structural repairs and repair processes to support the Airbus fleet. We work closely together to provide complex repairs in support of planned major repair activities and wing major test programmes, as well as developing pre-defined repair solutions to support Daily Repair turnaround times. We enjoy the challenge of creating and delivering repairs for any sort of damage, anywhere on the wing!What you will be doing- Leading a team of static stress engineers to perform structural static strength analysis and compile justification reports for repair designs using Airbus approved methods and tools, working closely with skilled Design and F+DT engineers to develop optimum repairs.- Providing technical guidance and support to the Airbus internal teams, including the offshore teams, and any suppliers as required.- Supporting and developing the training for early careers and new starts. Also, supporting the signature development of the static stress engineers.- Where necessary, leading packages of work, and integrating with Design and F+DT teams for a major incident or complex activities.- Developing methods and processes for repair analysis, working with method experts and tool owners to enhance the analysis capability of the repair teams.- Supporting the 24/7 service for an Aircraft-On-Ground (AOG) when required.- When required, providing support to the repair team on other structure perimeters such as Fuselage, Empennage, High-Lift devices, etc.About You- You are a skilled aerospace structural analysis engineer.- You enjoy leading a team, and working as part of a wider team to develop effective solutions to complex technical problems.- You organise and monitor tasks so that work progresses efficiently and meets customer expectations.- You collaborate well in a team, and are able to work with other teams and individuals inside and outside Airbus (e.g. external subcontractors) to ensure efficient delivery of tasks.- You possess excellent communication skills.Essential Skills- Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) and relevant engineering experience.- An extensive aerospace static stress engineering background.- Experience of static analysis of aircraft structures using a range of hand and computer methods.- An understanding of the fundamental methods of static stress analysis and an ability to develop these methods.- Currently hold or previously held static strength approval delegated signature.- An understanding of the static strength behaviours (loading, failure modes, etc) of the aircraft structures.- Knowledge and experience on both metallic and composite structures.- Understanding of the airworthiness regulations.- An understanding and ability to decide, with a good rationale, on how the repair design affects the static strength of aircraft structure.- An ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis methods to the repair design.- Ability to liaise/negotiate with Design, Customer Services and suppliers.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).- The ability to translate customer requirements into operational deliverables.- The capability to work under pressure and ensure the delivery is technically correct, on time and on quality within the tight time constraints.- Be pragmatic, able to solve the problem and ability to make decisions based on a good engineering rationale.Preferred Skills- Knowledge of the application of Finite Element analysis.- Understand the relevant Airbus design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capabilities- Good knowledge and experience on both metallic and composite Airbus Wing structureThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company: Airbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type: PermanentExperience Level: ProfessionalJob Family: Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis
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