Senior Structures & Fatigue Engineer

Description

• Conduct fatigue risk assessments and recommend design improvements to reduce stress and strain.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and new methodologies (e.g., attending seminars and CPD events).
• Foster professional relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Supervise and mentor others in data collection and testing processes.
• Produce strain gauge drawings using CAD and FEA, and supervise field data collection.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, considering commercial impacts.
• Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve complex structural problems.
• Use advanced simulation tools (e.g., nCode Glyphworks, Siemens NX, Altair) for stress and fatigue analysis.
• Update and maintain life matrices and simulation loadcase documents to reflect real-world duty profiles.
• Analyse field data using standard and non-standard nCode flows to estimate fatigue life.
• Apply creative engineering calculations and first principles to drive innovation in design.
• Interpret CAD weld drawings and FEA results to define gauge classifications for testing.
• Communicate technical and commercial information clearly to leaders and stakeholders.
• Assess and validate the structural integrity of off-highway vehicles.

Requirements

• You’re proficient with engineering software and data analysis tools, such as nCode Glyphworks, Siemens NX (or similar CAD packages), Altair, and Microsoft Office.
• You’re an effective communicator, able to explain technical and commercial information clearly to leaders and stakeholders, and foster trust with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• You value continuous learning and professional development, staying up to date with industry best practices, attending seminars, and adopting new methodologies.
• You’re motivated to mentor and support others, supervising field data collection and sharing knowledge with junior engineers and team members.
• You’re comfortable with complex problem-solving under pressure, able to resolve structural challenges across multiple projects and propose innovative, practical solutions using engineering principles.
• You’re organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure high standards in testing and analysis.
• Plan, organise, and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, able to plan, organise, and adapt quickly, working cross-functionally with a team success mentality.
• You have a strong technical background in mechanical or automotive engineering, ideally with experience in structural analysis, fatigue, and life prediction of welded and bolted joints. A relevant degree and hands-on experience with FEA and strain gauge testing are essential.
• You enjoy collaborative work, contributing to team discussions, sharing ideas, and working towards common goals.
• You’re commercially aware, understanding how technical decisions impact project timelines, budgets, and broader business objectives.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance