Senior Stress Engineer

Senior Stress Engineer based ChorleyThe Senior Stress Engineer will work within a multi-discipline design team. You will beresponsible for the production of calculation and analysis reports for mechanical designs and checking of calculation reports completed by others.In addition, to work with the Principal Stress Engineer and Engineering Managers in assuring that engineering projects meet legislative, quality and Company requirements and that risks to safety and delivery have been appropriately considered and addressed.To undertake and supervise the production of calculation reports to substantiate thedesigns of mechanical handling equipment, lifting equipment and gloveboxes supplied bythe cleintIdentification of calculation requirements (including but not limited to code compliance,operational function requirement and failure modes)Checking of calculations and analysis undertaken by othersAssist with other analytical activities such as ARM, throughput, thermal and fluidscalculationsProvide advice and guidance to designers to assist with developing designs, reporting anddiscussing any design concerns or failures at the earliest opportunity. This could includeareas of improvement, manufacturability, material selection and section size selection.Liaise with and review work being undertaken by sub-contractors on behalf of the client. Liaise with clients to establish calculation and substantiation requirementsDevelop new calculation methodologies and techniques to improve efficiency andstandards and to meet project requirementsSupervise stress analysis work by other engineersAssist with design calculation estimatesExperienced with both classical hand calculations and finite element stress analyticaltechniquesDetailed knowledge of primary design codes, including BS 2573, BS EN 13001 and BS EN 1993 or their equivalentsUnderstanding of the principles of BS EN 1090 Understanding of seismic analysis and assessmentExperienced in writing technical reports and presenting clear communication of calculationrequirements, methodology and substantiationActively participate in continuous improvement of the company, department, personnel andselfEnsure personal, professional and technical competency through continuing professionaldevelopment.TPBN1_UKTJ