Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8+ years of GSE or tooling analysis experience in aerospace or automotive industries.
Expertise in finite element modeling using Ansys or NX Simulation with Nastran across multiple dimensions.
Strong skills in hand calculations for structural analysis, particularly for steel and aluminum tooling.
Proficient in bolted and welded joint analysis techniques, understanding key failure modes.
Knowledge of relevant structural codes and standards such as AISC-360 and ASME specifications.
Ability to foster trust and maintain professional relationships, contributing positively to an inclusive work environment.
Responsibilities
Conduct strength assessments using classical analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for various systems.
Review and document stress analyses to support engineering drawing releases and configuration documents.
Mentor tooling designers on stress, stability, and fracture analysis best practices.
Provide technical consulting on design concepts, assessing risks, costs, and performance metrics.
Contribute to design development inputs and serve as a key technical contact for vendor tooling projects.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment fostering cross-functional teamwork.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement in high-impact project work across diverse engineering sectors.
Support for work-life balance and employee well-being initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Core Focus: Perform detailed strength assessments, stress analyses, and design validation for manufacturing tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Responsibilities:
Strength Assessments: Perform classical analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for tooling, GSE, structural components, mechanical/actuated systems, and fluid systems.
Documentation & Release: Review and document stress analyses to facilitate the release of engineering drawings and configuration documentation.
Mentorship & Guidance: Mentor tooling designers on industry best practices regarding stress, stability, and fracture analysis.
Technical Consulting: Provide guidance on design concepts, identifying technical risks, costs, and performance trade-offs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Supply inputs for design development, cross-functional trade studies, and serve as the technical point of contact for vendor-developed tooling projects.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering (minimum) with 8+ years of experience analyzing GSE or tooling in the aerospace, automotive, or similar industries.
FEA & Modeling: Experience building and validating finite element models (FEMs) using Ansys or NX Simulation with Nastran (1D, 2D, and 3D elements).
Hand Calculations: Proficiency with free-body diagrams, simplifying structural problems, and analyzing steel/aluminum tooling via hand calculations.
Industry Codes: Familiarity with applicable structural codes and standards (e.g., AISC-360, ASME B30 & 31, ASME BTH-1).
Soft Skills: Demonstrated ability to build trust, maintain professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive culture.
Desired:
Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Software: Proficiency with Creo and/or Siemens NX CAD software.
Communication & Management: Strong customer focus, self-motivated multi-tasking abilities, and the capacity to communicate complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Project Delivery: A proven track record of successful project delivery within multidisciplinary teams.
