About this job

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

The Stress Engineer role will work within a project team carrying out either static stress analysis or fatigue and damage tolerance analysis on the A350 wing trailing edge to support DFM & certification phases. You will take full responsibility for analysis tasks, and will provide regular updates to your analysis team leader as well as the programs teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute Analysis of the Components of A350 XWB to support the DFM & Certification milestones.
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments within your assigned work package.
• Reporting and escalating critical technical issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency.
• Interfacing with adjacent work packages or sub-assemblies.

Profile

• BE or above in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering or relevant subject
• Minimum 3 years of Experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the design, development and qualification of airframes and vehicle systems, including expertise in one or more of:
  • Previous Experience on A350XWB or similar Airbus program.
  • Good knowledge of airframe static stress analysis techniques including hand calculation methods, finite element techniques, derivation of material and component allowable.
  • Good knowledge of airframe fatigue substantiation including safe life and fracture mechanics techniques.
  • Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools, and systems (ISAMI, NASTRAN, PATRAN, MS Office)
  • Strong Technical Report (Stress Dossier) writing skills