Senior Stress and Lifing Engineer

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

6d•$122,741 - $199,454•Hybrid

About The Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Stress and Lifing Engineer to join our Mature Programs team, playing a vital role in ensuring the reliability and safety of our products throughout their service life. As a Senior Stress and Lifing Engineer, you will be responsible for the structural analysis of a wide range of static and rotating components, including casings, frames, mounts, and turbine & compressor wheels. These components are essential to the integrity of the engine and are subjected to a variety of complex loading conditions, including thermal, pressure, and mechanical loads. You will apply advanced analysis techniques to ensure these parts meet stringent safety and durability requirements, supporting our commitment to maximizing product performance and maintaining the highest standards of operational safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing engineering, OR Master's degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in mechanical design or manufacturing engineering, OR PhD in Engineering
Must be a US citizen

Nice To Haves

8 or more years of hands-on experience in conducting mechanical integrity, stress and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical models
Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters
Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks
Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region
Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Lead and perform advanced mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical modeling techniques.
Mentor and train junior analysts, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development within the team.
Conduct peer reviews of analysis projects, ensuring high standards of technical quality and rigor.
Serve as a primary point of contact for mechanical integrity matters, facilitating effective communication and collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicating complex analysis results and recommendations.
Actively participate in the global engineering community, sharing subject matter expertise and best practices across the organization.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, driving enhancements to tools, processes, and methods both within the team and across the wider function.