Stress Engineer

Location: Bricket Wood

Job Title:

Mechanical Stress Engineer

Location:

Stockport

Contract:

Permanent Salary: £50 - £55k basic  Benefits Overview We are seeking a talented Mechanical Stress Engineer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Engineering team, performing technical analysis, developing concepts, and supporting both in-house and outsourced engineering activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate engineer with a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar manufacturing environment to develop their career in a hands-on, high-integrity engineering role.

Key Responsibilities:

Take responsibility for the structural integrity of manufactured products, ensuring compliance with specifications, safety, legislative, and environmental requirements Perform stress analysis, fatigue evaluation, and design calculations, including non-linear FEA Write test specifications, acceptance criteria, and reporting documentation Work to specified design criteria and applicable standards Oversee in-house and outsourced engineering activities, performing design reviews for fabricated metallic products Liaise with clients to verify project scope and ensure deliverables Prepare and manage project programmes, workloads, and resources Investigate, evaluate, and resolve issues with non-conforming products Support problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives Essential Requirements:
Engineering degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Mechanical or Aerospace) Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment Chartered status IMechE/IStruct

E desirable Strong understanding of structural behaviour, material properties, and fabrication processes Proven experience with FEA simulation (e.g., ANSYS) and structural integrity/fatigue assessment Strong understanding of Aluminium properties Familiarity with Eurocodes and relevant design standards Competent in 3D modelling software (e.g., Solid Edge, Space Claim) Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications

Experience with design validation, simulation, and testing (including strain gauging) Excellent IT skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Skills & Attributes:
Excellent communicator with strong report-writing and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas Full driving license