Stress Engineer - Wichita

Expleo•Wichita, KS

About The Position

EXPLEO GROUP USA is currently looking for a Stress Engineer (Metallic/Composite, Fuselage, Structure) to join our team for an exciting new opportunity in Wichita, KS . The Stress Engineer will apply knowledge of engineering principles, theories, concepts, industry practices, and standards to deliver high-quality design engineering solutions while assuring procedural compliance within assigned engineering project teams.

Requirements

Degree required, BS in Aerospace Engineering (Mechanical, Design, Structural etc.)
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Aerospace Stress Engineering
Prior experience using analysis methods/tools
Experience with both Composite and Metallic structures
Must have past Boeing experience
Experience in static (FE and free body), fatigue and transient analysis, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus.
Able to perform detailed stress analysis using classical hand calculations/analysis as well as Finite Element methods
Position requires in-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials.
Able to utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project PC tools
Position requires in-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and prioritize work contents based on project deliverables.
Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft metallic and composite Fuselage components, by classical hand analysis as well as Finite Element methods, to support the structural design change efforts.
Review and analyze design changes.
Check to fatigue/static/DT loads.
Generate stress substantiation reports.
Develop or review structural qualification plans in accordance with OEM standards and regulatory requirements.
Review and approve vendor drawings, stress reports, and test reports when requested.
Coordinate with design engineers, team lead, suppliers, and technical management personnel to assure that the design meets or exceeds the project deliverables and complies with the regulatory requirements.
Participate in regularly scheduled design reviews and is responsible for presenting stress findings and challenging design solutions.
Compile and generate progress reports to convey deliverable objectives.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing work assignments.