Principal FEA Engineer

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).

LOCATION: Site (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

Financial Reward: Competitive salary annual profit share contributory pension share options car leasing scheme free onsite parking season ticket loan tax-free technology scheme discounted shopping and much more
Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off hybrid working
Personal Development: Personalised development plan Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10000 E-learning courses internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support) Employee Assistance Programme discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests cycle-to-work scheme on-site canteen and coffee shop
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay) adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee Representative Groups (Gender LGBTQ International Generational Disability Social & Cultural Diversity Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So whats your next change

The Wing Engineering team in Filton offers a prestigious opportunity to serve as the Principal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer during a period of transformative growth. As the technical leader of a highly skilled group of FE modellers you will be the primary reference point for the validation of complex metallic hybrid and composite structures. This role provides an expansive scope that spans all Airbus Commercial Aircraft programs and R&T activities placing you at the forefront of advancing the number and sophistication of the FE models that define the future of wing design..

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Technical Leadership and FEM Execution: Responsible for producing Finite Element Solutions (FEM) using state-of-the-art processes acting as the technical reference and key focal point for the Wing Linear FEA team.
Strategic Collaboration and Requirement Management: Collaborates with the Head of Engineering to ensure requirements are cascaded and respected optimize deliverables and support cross-program prioritization and value stream mapping.
Stakeholder Interface and Query Resolution: Serves as the voice to customer/program for technical query resolution and acts as the technical interface with engineering centers suppliers manufacturing and other component leaders.
Competency Development and Capability Management: Responsible for developing people towards FEM signatory rights maintaining skill matrices and anticipating competencies for future technologies and new ways of working.
Process Innovation and Knowledge Capitalization: Approves and deploys new processes methods and tools (PMT) while emphasizing product knowledge capitalization re-use (PKCR) through connections with external partners and universities.

ABOUT YOU:

A significant and relevant experience on the Wing component (Across all programmes and product development plan (PDP))
Ability to communicate technical subjects effectively and accurately at all levels within the business
Ability to lead transnational teams and suppliers in the analysis of complex technical problems
Excellent technical knowledge and FEM signatory
Experience in Airbus Finite Element tools
Educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace or equivalent

Not a 100% match No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How can we support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and well always do our best to accommodate your request.

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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Required Experience:

Staff IC

Job Description:SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).LOCATION: Site (60% of your working week must be office based)TYPE: Full timeWHATS IN IT FOR YOUFinancial Reward: Competitive salary annual profit share contributory pension ...