Senior Structural Analysis Engineer - Nonlinear FEA | Aluminium Bridge Structures | Onsite Manche...

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Job Description

Senior Structural Analysis Engineer (m/f/d)

Nonlinear FEA | Aluminium Bridge Structures | Onsite Manchester


Location: Stockport (South Manchester, UK)

Working Model: 3 days per week onsite (mandatory) / 2 days remote

Start: ASAP

Duration: Long-term contract

Workload: 3 days per week


Project Overview

We are supporting a specialist manufacturer of modular aluminium bridge systems seeking an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer with a strong background in nonlinear finite element analysis.


Current bridge span capability: 46 metres

Target span capability: 52 metres


The objective is to optimise existing aluminium structures to achieve increased span length while simultaneously improving strength and reducing overall weight.

This role is heavily analysis-focused and not a pure CAD design position.



Responsibilities

  • Perform extensive FEA on welded aluminium bridge structures
  • Conduct nonlinear analyses (geometric and material nonlinearity)
  • Perform stability and buckling assessments
  • Evaluate complex load cases relevant to bridge applications
  • Validate simulation results through independent engineering judgement and hand calculations
  • Assess manufacturing deviations (e.g. weld defects, dimensional variations) and determine structural acceptability
  • Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing and quality teams


Mandatory Requirements

  • Strong experience in nonlinear FEA
  • Solid background in structural mechanics and stability analysis
  • Experience with metallic load-bearing structures (aluminium preferred)
  • Experience assessing welded structures
  • Proficiency in ANSYS, Abaqus, NX Nastran or similar tools
  • Ability to independently evaluate structural integrity and make technical decisions


Not Suitable For

  • Pure CAD designers without advanced FEA expertise
  • Engineers with only linear FEA experience
  • Product development engineers without structural responsibility
  • Candidates unwilling to work onsite in Manchester 3 days per week


Additional Information

  • 3 days per week onsite in Stockport (UK) is mandatory
  • Long-term opportunity
  • Only one position available

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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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