Org Marketing Statement

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology spanets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft. 

Joining our team means, you are helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world; help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

Position Summary

Summary

As the Stress Engineer, you will provide dedicated support to the UK composites team involved in the development and manufacture of complex composite aerostructures. Working under the direction of the Mechanical Design Team Leader, you will be responsible for a broad range of analysis and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Stress analysis of composite components using FEA software such as Hyperworks ,  NASTRAN / PATRAN, ANSYS or similar.
• Knowledge of aerospace stressing methodologies for metallic and composite components and competent report writing.
• Selection, oversight and management of external sub-contractors where required to support analysis activity.
• Technical liaison/presentations with customer to support Design Review deliverables.
• Performs value analysis during the product design phase while optimising product development costs. Provides technical support for new projects and evaluates the requirements and implications.
• Maintain project files and appropriate records of work.
• Reduces costs and improves mechanical design and development processes, using best practices and professional knowledge.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have a proven industry/similar experience in the stress analysis of composite structures and have knowledge of aerospace stressing methodologies for metallic and composite components.

Preferred additional experience:

• Experience of dynamic / non-linear stress analysis.
• Experience of F&DT analysis of metallic and composite structures.
• Proficient in the use of CATIA V5. 
• Familiar with military and civil certification requirements for primary aerospace structures.
• The generation of detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques for fibre reinforced plastic and thermoplastic materials.

Closing Statement

What we offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive pay package.
• Company shares scheme.
• Option to buy & sell holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Discounted Gym membership.
• Pension up to 10 company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.

Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.