Title:
Experienced Mechanical Engineer – Composites Specialist
Title: Experienced Mechanical Engineer – Composites Specialist
Salary range: £45,000 to £65,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: Leatherhead or Bristol
Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office and working from home.
Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of composite technology? Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and leading impactful projects? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our growing team of composite experts at Frazer-Nash.
We’re expanding to support many exciting new opportunities across industries like maritime, defence, renewables, and space. We’re looking for a composite specialist with experience in leading structural analysis projects.
As part of our Asset Integrity Group, you’ll work at the forefront of engineering innovation, tackling projects which may involve:
Detailed finite element analysis of composite structures under extreme loads
Developing strategies and standards for life extension
Assessing structures against impact loads
Creating design guidance for the analysis of components
Providing analysis to support the design of new products
Optimising future designs
As well as developing and applying your technical expertise to solve challenging problems, you will get the opportunity to:
Lead projects and shape their direction
Build strong client relationships
Develop new services and business opportunities
Mentor and support the growth of your colleagues
If you’ve read this far, you’ll hopefully have a sense of the interesting work that we do. If you feel you have the skills, experience and creativity to contribute to this sort of work, then please get in touch.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you meet these essential requirements:
Experienced in the design, manufacturing or analysis or composite structures
Experienced in the performing structural analysis on composites and/or metallic structures
A degree or PhD in a STEM (Science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject
Experience with codes and standards
The following requirements would be beneficial but not essential:
Experience with at least one of the major finite element analysis software packages
Experience with programming languages such as Python or Matlab
Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
BENEFITS
We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:
Competitive salary with yearly reviews
25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
Happy to talk flexible working
Enhanced parental benefits
Company pension scheme
Targeted professional development
Life assurance
Private healthcare membership
Bonus scheme linked into company performance
Paid membership fees to a professional institution
Support in attaining professional membership
Cycle to work scheme
Season rail ticket loan
And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements
With offices in the UK and Australia, Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. Our work makes a difference to things that matter in the world.
Our c.1500 employees work from a network of fourteen UK and four Australian locations. They apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes.
We contribute to national security in a huge number of ways, helping to ensure that power is generated and distributed to everyone who needs it. We support moving people and goods around and between the big cities of an increasingly urbanised society. We work to make the world a more sustainable place. We ensure governments save time and money when public spending globally is under huge pressure. And we help our clients wrestle with the challenges and opportunities of an ever-accelerating digital revolution.
A career with Frazer-Nash - we have opportunities in Australia and throughout the UK.
We recruit from a diverse range of backgrounds. ‘Innovators’, ‘problem solvers’, ‘thinkers’ and ‘doers’ are just some of the words that are used to describe our employees. So, whether you’re a graduate, an experienced professional or wish to be included on our Associates Register, there may be a place for you at Frazer-Nash. We also welcome applications from ex-military specialists, as we know military skills, experience, and knowledge can translate seamlessly into our commercial environment.
Our Australian business is going from strength to strength - so we're particularly keen to hear from you if you're looking for your next move in Adelaide, Melbourne or Canberra. You can find out more by visiting our Australian careers site, fncaustralia.com.au. And if you're in the UK, you can explore our current opportunities on our website at the link below.
Registered address: Springfield Drive, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7NL
