Principal Structural Consultant
Principal Structural Consultant
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Job Description
Overview
The position is a Fulltime Permenant role that will be based in either our Bristol (Quayside) or Derby offices. Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering simulation design and consultancy support to clients across many industries including Aerospace Automotive Energy Built Environment and Chemical Process in the UK and internationally.
Our technical work covers everything from using experience judgement and simple hand calculations system level 1D modelling to detailed component level 2D/3D simulations; always mindful of the need to use the appropriate level of analysis fidelity to produce practical solutions for our clients.
As a part of our team you will play a central role in providing our clients with design support and verification services operational troubleshooting and technical safety assessments. We are looking to recruit an experienced Principal Structural Consultant to support the continued growth and development of our design modelling and simulation consultancy business.
As a part of our team you will report to an Engineering Manager and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of: design support and verification services operational troubleshooting and technical safety assessmentsto our clients.
Responsibilities
In addition to participating in technical delivery and client relationship management you will also lead our structural capability by:
- Supporting/leading the development of our inhouse structural analysis capability including coaching and development of more junior staff members
- Supporting and leading business development activities with a range of new and existing clients. To include sourcing leads generating proposals and sharing Element work through conferences and publications
- Carryout a range of technical projects and analyses to support client needs and deliverables
- Supporting the development of a positive team culture with adherence to core values care integrity and progress;
- Supporting the alignment of junior members with strategic objectives and customer needs
- Providing input into Personal Development Plans
Skills / Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree (grade 2.1 or above) Masters or PhD or in a relevant engineering science or applied mathematics discipline
- A thorough understanding of engineering material behaviour thermomechanical fatigue fracture and propagation and the modelling of contact behaviour
- A track record on defining and delivering projects involving structural design stress analysis structural durability and fracture mechanics ideally as a Stress Engineer.
- Experience of commercial finite element analysis software preferably ABAQUS and/or ANSYS and be able to develop new methods and extend their capability using user defined functions.
- Familiarity with relevant structural integrity assessment and design codes. Ability to deliver engineering projects with awareness of quality budget and timescale.
- Confidence to lead the development and growth of our structural capability working effectively as part of a technically innovative and multidisciplinary technical team.
- Experience in technically supporting the development of junior team members and other leaders. As a Principal Engineer you will mentor coach and support others; developing their technical understanding and competence.
- Motivation to provide exceptional customer interaction and contribute to the wider business development of the company.
- Ideally able to demonstrate a strong business network within highly regulated industries.
- Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) status or be actively working towards chartership status
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Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.
When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products materials processes and services are safe compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality sustainable outcomes and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)
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