Lead Stress Engineer

STENA•Baltimore, MD

2d•$92,000 - $138,100•Onsite

About The Position

As the Lead Engineer, you will lead the Stress Analysis activities for various NPI and sustaining programs, coordinating those activities cross-functionally across multiple manufacturing plants and with both the ST Engineering MRAS team and global engineering teams. At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited College or University.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a stress engineer with analysis of aerospace structures including composites and metallic components using a range of standard hand calculation and FEM methods.
This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to lead teams of stress analysts, including a mix of direct employees, and global teams in a matrix organization.
Demonstrated track record of leading activities to improve analysis productivity and effectiveness.
Experience working with global engineering teams.
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable Engineering tools and systems.
Proven ability to obtain results from existing finite element models as well as create, run and post-process new models.
Knowledge of aerospace production methods and processes, including MRB and repair.
Ability to assess structural problems under pressure and to work with other team members.
Experience and knowledge of nacelle component testing, certification processes.
Proficiency in Patran/Nastran
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound structural engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers who provide stress analysis to support the production, improvement, and field support of MRAS' nacelle and thrust reverser products.
Participate in the development and implementation of robust processes/metrics to improve productivity and quality of the analysis activities.
Support development of a global engineering resource pool.
Effectively communicate with the customer, controlled title holders and internal stakeholders to assure a quality product is delivered.
Provide technical support to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve manufacturing, supplier, or field issues.
Document technical data generated by the assigned projects, consistent with Engineering policies and procedures.
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.