Overview
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. Support the delivery of mechanical analysis activities within the engineering team by applying knowledge of structural, thermal, and fluid flow analysis using classical calculation methods and FEA/CFD simulation tools.
Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer will be based at either our Beckington, Bristol or Barnstaple sites. This role allows for flexible working.
The salary for this role is up to £54k, depending on experience.
What you’ll be doing
- Assist with engineering analyses through use of appropriate tools and techniques, to include FEA, hand calculations, technical studies, and development activities to support projects across the business and help deliver high-quality engineering solutions
- Support the development of engineering capability within the Mechanical Engineering function by applying knowledge of classical calculation techniques and simulation analysis tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, or similar
About our company
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.
We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What we offer
At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
Work life balance
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
- Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
- Half day Fridays
- Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
Family & wellbeing
- Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Cash Plan
- All Staff Bonus
- Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing Centre
- Sports & Social activities
- Employee Discounts portal – online and in-store discounts, travel savings
- Life assurance policy
- Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
- Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
Facilities & resources
- Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
- Private seated lunch areas
- Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
- Onsite showers and toiletries provision
- Free onsite parking
The skills you need
- Degree qualified within a mechanical (or equivalent) engineering discipline or relevant experience
- Experience in the design, qualification, manufacture and in service support of mechanical hardware for both commercial and military environments
- Experience in the detailed and system level design of hardware
- Good understanding of mechanical analysis techniques for both classical and computational methods
- Specific knowledge of the following aspects of mechanical design and analysis:
- Fundamental mechanical principles and materials
- Static and Dynamic Stress Analysis (linear and non-linear methods)
- Dynamic Stress Analysis
- Thermal Analysis and fluid flow
- Defense Marine and Subsea Technologies, Aerospace
- Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Technical Product Documentation
- Proficient in one or more of the following:
- Abaqus
- ANSYS (FEA or CFD)
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- Solidworks simulation suite
Join us and be part of something smaller – with 500 people in the UK and Canada – doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on talentacquisition@sea.co.uk
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