
Lead Stress Engineer
- Glasgow
- £55,000-65,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, creep, vibration) on rotatives such as discs, shafts, and blades.
- Utilize FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS) and classical hand calculations to validate designs.
- Support lifing assessments and damage tolerance evaluations in compliance with FAR/EASA certification standards.
- 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.
- Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on rotating machinery.
- Strong proficiency in FEA and fatigue/fracture mechanics.
- Familiarity with aeroengine lifing methodologies and service experience data.
- Experience with high-temperature materials and centrifugal stress analysis.