Structural Analyst III

Locations: Kent WA.
Pay Range: $75hr - $81hr
Schedule: M - F 40 hours (OT as needed)

Responsibilities:

• Perform strengthassessmentsutilizingbothclassical analysis techniques and finite element analysis (FEA) for tooling and ground support equipment (GSE)

• Document and review stress analysestofacilitatetherelease of engineering drawings and related documentation

• Mentor tooling designers on best practices in stress stability and fracture analysis

• Providetechnicalguidance on design concepts including risk cost and performance trade-offs

• Support cross-functional teams with input for design development analysis and trade studies

• Lead conceptual and detailed analysis of tooling and equipment for the manufacture and assembly of structural components mechanical/actuated systems and hydraulic and fluid systems

• Serve as the technical point of contact and responsible party for vendor-developed tooling projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering (minimum) with atleast8yearsof experience analyzing ground support equipment (GSE) ortooling in theautomotiveaerospaceorsimilarindustry

• Experience creatingandvalidatingfiniteelement models (FEMs)using Ansysor NX Simulation with Nastran

• Proven Experience of FEA using 1D 2D & 3D elements withmodelscontainingweldmentsmachined parts and weldments

• Proficiencyin generating free-body diagrams to calculate internal loads and reaction forces and in simplifying and idealizing structural problems of varying complexity

• Extensive experience analyzing steel and aluminum tooling including machining fixtures and weldmentsusing hand calculations

• Proficiencyin performing bolted joint hand calculations (bolt preload joint stiffness shear-tension interaction insert pull-out etc.)

• Proficiencyin performing welded joint hand calculations (requiredsize length effective throat direct andresultantstressandfailure modes

• Demonstrated ability to earntrustmaintainpositiveand professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• Familiarity with applicable structural codes (AISC-360 ASME B30 & 31 ASME BTH-1 etc.)

Desired:

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

• ProficiencywithCreo and/or Siemens NX software

• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills

• Demonstratedtrackrecordof successful project delivery

• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

• Ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences