Aerospace - Structural / Stress Analysis Engineer - Turbo Machinery

STRUCTURAL / STRESS ANALYSIS ENGINEER

Direct Hire

Pontiac, MI- position is on site (relocation is available)

$120-160k

Our client is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. Their engineering and development team fosters a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you have a Bachelors in Engineering and ten years of relevant experience with turbine engines, we are interested in reviewing your credentials.

SUMMARY

The Stress Analysis Engineer will be responsible for delivering structural assessments of various turbomachinery components such as fans, compressors, combustors, nozzles, turbines, seals, and pressurized cases. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of cutting-edge commercial and military gas turbine hardware with a high degree of ownership for structural integrity throughout the product life cycle. The Engineer will work in a collaborative environment with mechanical design, aerodynamics, manufacturing, project, and test engineering to efficiently develop final design configurations and support our growing product line.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, support, and document tests ranging from material characterization to component and full engine-based validation
• Use structural analysis methods to conduct test and failure investigations
• Deliver timely structural dispositions to production support requests
• Mentor design and analysis engineers to improve the durability of designs and existing analytical capabilities
• Develop analytical tools and methods to drive accuracy, innovation, and efficiency while meeting cost and schedule commitments
• Communicate analysis results to both internal and external customers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering
• 10 years of relevant engineering experience
• Possess a demonstrated understanding of structural mechanics
• Proficient in Finite Element Analysis for static structural, vibratory, and heat transfer solutions. ANSYS experience is strongly desired
• The candidate must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of turbomachinery failure modes including low and high cycle fatigue, fracture mechanics, and creep
• Possess knowledge of gas turbine engines and associated manufacturing techniques
• Experience with FAA 14 CFR Part 33 certification requirements is a plus
• Ability to effectively communicate analysis results, conclusions, and recommendations
• The candidate must be able to work independently and manage multiple projects
• U. S. Citizenship status required. Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance, if needed.