Title:

Experienced Mechanical Engineer – Composites Specialist

Title: Experienced Mechanical Engineer – Composites Specialist

Salary range: £45,000 to £65,000 per annum depending on experience

Location: Leatherhead or Bristol

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office and working from home.

Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of composite technology? Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and leading impactful projects? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our growing team of composite experts at Frazer-Nash.

We’re expanding to support many exciting new opportunities across industries like maritime, defence, renewables, and space. We’re looking for a composite specialist with experience in leading structural analysis projects.

As part of our Asset Integrity Group, you’ll work at the forefront of engineering innovation, tackling projects which may involve:

• Detailed finite element analysis of composite structures under extreme loads

• Developing strategies and standards for life extension

• Assessing structures against impact loads

• Creating design guidance for the analysis of components

• Providing analysis to support the design of new products

• Optimising future designs

As well as developing and applying your technical expertise to solve challenging problems, you will get the opportunity to:

• Lead projects and shape their direction

• Build strong client relationships

• Develop new services and business opportunities

• Mentor and support the growth of your colleagues

If you’ve read this far, you’ll hopefully have a sense of the interesting work that we do. If you feel you have the skills, experience and creativity to contribute to this sort of work, then please get in touch.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you meet these essential requirements:

• Experienced in the design, manufacturing or analysis or composite structures

• Experienced in the performing structural analysis on composites and/or metallic structures

• A degree or PhD in a STEM (Science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject

• Experience with codes and standards

The following requirements would be beneficial but not essential:

• Experience with at least one of the major finite element analysis software packages

• Experience with programming languages such as Python or Matlab

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

BENEFITS

We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews

• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.  

• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.  

• Happy to talk flexible working

• Enhanced parental benefits

• Company pension scheme

• Targeted professional development

• Life assurance

• Private healthcare membership

• Bonus scheme linked into company performance

• Paid membership fees to a professional institution

• Support in attaining professional membership

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season rail ticket loan

• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements