JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are currently looking for:
Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer (m/f)
Location: Filton, Bristol
Contract: Full time, fixed-term. 37.5 hours per week

Duties:

• Test Rig Concepts designed on time, cost & quality.
• Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.
• Integrate electrical, measurement and data system installation requirements.
• Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.
• Ensure a configuration management of drawings and 3D data.
• Provide specimen interface drawings.
• Ensure test means interfaces are compliant with specimen loading areas.
• Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing.
• Provide expertise during the assembly of the test means in the laboratory.
• Coordinate all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers.
• Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities.
• Participate in the Test Centre and weekly team meetings.

Our requirements:

• Design of aeronautical structures or equivalent high precision structural engineering projects (e.g. civil, marine, test rigs)
• 3D Design of complex engineering structures (CATIA V5 and/or 3DXperience).
• Stress calculation and checking (hand calculations and/or FEM sizing tool).
• Materials testing (optional)
• Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection (optional)
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Independent and structured way of working
• Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (flexi-time)
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employee cover only
• Access to discount shipping platform

Contract:
End date for applicants: Friday 18th April 2025
Interviews: From w/c 14th April 2025
Start date: May 2025
Salary: circu £45,000 dependant on experience
Are you interested in a varied job in a motivated team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system.
This 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.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Professional

• Test Rig Concepts designed on time, cost & quality.
• Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.
• Integrate electrical, measurement and data system installation requirements.
• Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.
• Ensure a configuration management of drawings and 3D data.
• Provide specimen interface drawings.
• Ensure test means interfaces are compliant with specimen loading areas.
• Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing.
• Provide expertise during the assembly of the test means in the laboratory.
• Coordinate all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers.
• Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities.
• Participate in the Test Centre and weekly team meetings