What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stress Engineer position at Kaleidoscope Innovation?
Skillset/Requirements
Core Skills & Focus
Physical requirements :
- Analyze Non-Conformances: Review manufacturing defects or damage (e.g., oversized holes, cracks, corrosion) on metallic and composite parts.
- Perform Stress Analysis: Conduct structural analysis (hand calcs, Finite Element Analysis - FEA) to verify proposed repairs or acceptances.
- Provide Dispositions: Determine appropriate actions for non-conforming parts (accept as is, repair, rework, scrap).
- Collaborate: Work with design, quality, manufacturing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) teams.
- Document: Prepare technical reports and strength check notes for formal approval.
- Support Production: Expedite resolutions for critical AOG (Aircraft on Ground) issues.
- Represent MRB Engineering in Material Review Boards (MRBs) and ensure timely resolution of nonconformances to minimize production disruptions
- Experience with Stress Justification Reports or structural substantiation.
Core Skills & Focus
- Strong background in structural analysis and mechanics of materials.
- Proficiency in FEA software and stress calculation methods.
- Understanding of aerospace materials (composites, alloys) and standards.
- Bachelor’s Degree in either Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering
- 8 years of related professional Stress experience
- Experience with Stress Analysis Reports or structural substantiation.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD Software (Catia/Enovia preferred)
- Strong understanding of Aircraft structures, design guidelines, composite and metallic failure modes.
- Excellent communication skills to interface with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Dedicated Aerospace MRB experience of at least 5 yrs of experience
Physical requirements :
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs
- Ability to position self for inspection including confined, elevated, and loud noise spaces
- Ability to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties
- Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
- Effectively communicate in Business English language.