Experienced Mechanical Engineer – Composites Specialist

Frazer-Nash Consultancy

The Role

Overview

Lead structural analysis of composite structures, develop standards, and support design projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • impact load
  • product analysis
  • life extension
  • design optimisation
  • design guidance
  • project lead

Tasks

-Assessing structures against impact loads -Mentor and support the growth of your colleagues -Providing analysis to support the design of new products -Developing strategies and standards for life extension -Optimising future designs -Lead projects and shape their direction -Develop new services and business opportunities -Build strong client relationships -Creating design guidance for the analysis of components

Requirements

  • finite element
  • composites
  • stem degree
  • codes
  • fea software
  • python

What You Bring

-Detailed finite element analysis of composite structures under extreme loads -Experienced in the performing structural analysis on composites and/or metallic structures -A degree or PhD in a STEM (Science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject -Experience with codes and standards -Experience with at least one of the major finite element analysis software packages -Experienced in the design, manufacturing or analysis or composite structures -Experience with programming languages such as Python or Matlab

Benefits

-25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days. -Paid membership fees to a professional institution -Cycle to work scheme -Competitive salary with yearly reviews -And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements -Company pension scheme -Targeted professional development -Bonus scheme linked into company performance -Happy to talk flexible working -Enhanced parental benefits -Private healthcare membership -A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture. -Life assurance -Season rail ticket loan

The Company

About Frazer-Nash Consultancy

-The company supports clients across multiple sectors with cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions. -Known for tackling complex projects, Frazer-Nash’s expertise spans from energy to infrastructure. -With decades of experience, they have led high-profile projects, often delivering critical solutions in challenging environments. -Their consultants are at the forefront of innovation, focusing on both technical excellence and impactful outcomes. -Their approach is hands-on, ensuring clients receive tailored, actionable insights that drive efficiency and sustainability. -Specialists in nuclear energy, transport systems, and utilities, they help shape industries of the future. -Frazer-Nash Consultancy is a trusted partner to organizations seeking engineering expertise and pioneering solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Defence

Energy

Transport

Government

Space

Health

Process & Manufacturing

Nuclear

Maritime

Air

Rail

Cyber

Security

Infrastructure

Sustainability and Decarbonisation

Digital Transformation

Asset Management

Robotics and Autonomy

Design Services

Safety

Climate Advisory

Hydrogen

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

Wind Energy

Electric, Hybrid and Autonomous Vehicles

Security Clearance

-pre-employment screening and uk national security vetting clearance required.