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Stress Engineer
Role - Stress Engineer
Contract - 12 months
Rate - £50 Per hour Inside IR35
Location - Derby 3/4x per week
Are you a Stress Engineer looking to work on some of the UK's most advanced defence engineering projects? This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced stress engineer to join a high-performing embedded team delivering complex mechanical and structural solutions within a highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects where safety, precision, and technical excellence are critical.
The Role
As a Stress Engineer, you'll be responsible for producing design calculations and supporting the development of mechanical equipment and structural support systems across major defence programmes.
Your responsibilities will include:
·Performing stress calculations to recognised design codes including ASME and Eurocode
·Supporting mechanical and structural design activities
·Collaborating with CAD teams and suppliers to develop engineering drawings
·Producing and updating technical specifications and reports
·Supporting technical reviews and engineering assessments
·Ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards
·Delivering cost-effective and technically robust engineering solutions
Key Skills
·Experience working with codes such as ASME VIII, EN13445, Eurocode 3, BS EN 1090 or EN13001
·Background in stress analysis within defence, nuclear, heavy engineering, or similar industries
·Knowledge of FEA tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, or LS-Dyna
·Understanding of steelwork, structural components, materials, and joint design
·Experience producing stress analysis reports and engineering calculations
·Familiarity with CE and/or UKCA compliance requirements
·Strong communication and teamwork skills
Please note that this role will require UK Security Clearance!
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