Structural Design Engineer

• To work in accordance with WESL procedures, policies and standard working practises.
• Ensure contractual obligations, technical specifications and schedules are met.
• Ensure design projects are executed in a professional and ethical manner.
• Build professional and productive relationships with Wilton employees, clients, colleagues and suppliers.

• Ensure full compliance with company procedures and Statutory Regulations.
• Assist in delivering projects in line with contractual obligations, specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• Complete deliverables with a sound and credible understanding of structural engineering principles, both for local and global analysis.
• Assist in developing load case definition and basis of design documents.
• Knowledge and experience of developing structural assemblies and taking through the manufacturing stages.
• Working knowledge of relevant 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor/Tekla and able to develop designs with the assistance of a draughtsman.
• Complete and support FEA analysis utilising packages such as Staad Pro, ANSYS etc.
• Perform sizing and selection of structural members, mechanical components, and fasteners.
• Reviewing, checking and approving of mechanical/structural drawings produced by the draughtsman.
• Proactive in capturing lessons learned and opportunities for improvements for future design packages.
• Perform tasks as required by the Senior Engineer / Head of Projects.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically in a decisive manner.
• Strong time Management skills with a focus on achieving deliverables.
• Good attention to detail and proven completer/finisher.
• Ability to adapt to different situations.
• Continuous learner and team player.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a design engineer.
• Awareness of structural engineering codes (DNV, Lloyds & EC3 etc).
• Experience in the fabrication/Heavy manufacture industry is preferred but not essential.
• Degree qualified (Mechanical, civil or structural design or equivalent).
• Experience with design analysis software (mechanical & structural).
• 5 hrs per week working 0900 – 1700 hrs Monday-Thursday. Early finish at 1500 hrs. every Friday where hours worked prior.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory with the facility to buy or sell 5 days per annum.
• Company sick pay based on service.
• Membership of Paycare Health Cash Plan.
• Company Pension in Line with Auto Enrolment.
• Boost works Discount Platform (retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts).

This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business with a strong focus on safety, quality, teamwork and operational excellence. You will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of a large and varied operational site, working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.