Lead Stress/Structures Engineer

Lead Stress/Structures Engineer

Company:

BCAS Europe Limited

Job ID:

00000426962

Date Posted:

2024-05-22

Location:

GBR - Frimley, UK

Job Description Qualifications:

Leads development, integration and documentation of structural requirements to establish the system design. Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment. Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using and developing analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance. Leads development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications. Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied. Supports in-service products by leading investigations into failures and analyzing improvements. Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality and efficiency of the development effort. Works under minimal direction.

Lead Stress/Structures Engineer (Part 21 EASA Modifications Frimley)

With more than a century of experience, Boeing’s knowledge in bringing innovative service solutions to commercial, defence and space customers has united to form Boeing Global Services (BGS).

By focusing on innovative services in engineering, digital aviation and analytics as well as supply chain logistics and training support, Boeing will deliver agile, cost-competitive solutions, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer, so customers can reduce costs, drive efficiency and optimize operations.

We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

THE ROLE:

To help us lead the future of commercial aircraft modification in Boeing EASA Modifications, we are seeking applicants for a Lead Stress/Structures Engineer to join our rapidly expanding, world class team. We will support you to develop your already substantial skills and encourage you to reach your career goals.

The successful candidate will support the certification of large aircraft modifications for our global airline partners to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory and customer requirements and procedures defined in the company’s Design Organization Handbook (DOH).

This role is based at our BGS EASA Modifications sites in Frimley, UK with hybrid working options. Travel to other sites is expected with occasional international travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Structures Engineering Manager and working with the global engineering services team, across multiple time-zones, in order to identify requirements and their associated solutions for active and upcoming projects
• Lead certification activities to ensure compliance with design requirements, and be a technical focal for certification and stress issues relating to large aircraft modification programmes
• Compile and review structural substantiation documents related to:
  • Product certification and integration to the aircraft of:
    • New seating installations
    • New monument and furniture Installations such as Galleys, Lavatories, class dividers, first class suites and VVIP furnishing.
  • Cabin interior changes including LOPAs, Passenger Service Unit layouts, LRU installations, etc…
  • Primary structure changes including
    • Antenna Installations
    • Fuselage Modification
• Act as Boeing representative during customer meetings such as ITCM, PDR, CDR and FAI in support of active and up-coming projects. Provide additional on-site support to assist the customers during the embodiment phase of the project.

This role will require occasional national and/or international travel to visit teammates, customers and subcontractors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree within Stress/Structures/Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering.

Ten years relevant experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Current or recent employment within the aerospace industry specifically working with an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (or equivalent) is essential.
• Current or recent appointment as an EASA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) with terms of approval relevant to the stress/structures discipline (Panel 3) is highly desired.
• Proficient in hand calculations, using classic stress analysis techniques.
• Proficient in Finite Element Analysis.
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of EASA regulatory and airworthiness requirements including (E)TSO, CS-25, JAR-25 and FAR-25 requirements (relevant to the electrical/avionics discipline).
• Knowledge and experience of aircraft interior and/or fuselage modification programmes.
• A high level of attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively work on multiple programmes with varying level of requirements.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and show flexibility to changing situations / demands.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers to embody the core values of the business: Honesty, Integrity and Transparency.
• Willing and able to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff.
• Experience navigating OEM data systems for specifications and standards.

ABOUT YOU:

A person of integrity who values attributes like trust, honesty and respect.

You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, are willing to share knowledge and wisdom and are not afraid to ask questions.

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in either the UK or Ireland. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK or Ireland. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll. This position does not have relocation approval.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defence, space and security systems.

We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

Not an export control position

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6G5DI4 (627)