Our client has an opportunity for a Lead FEM Engineer to join them on a contract basis until July 2026 with possibility for extension. You will be supporting the Wing FEM and digital analysis (1AWIA) team's functions. Ensuring appropriate solutions and validation of FEM data is provided throughout the modification and certification process for all commercial aircraft programme commitments.

Role: Lead FEM Engineer
Location: Filton, 60% onsite
Hours: 35 hours
Clearance: BPSS required to start
Hourly Rate: Non-Approver Rate - £40.00 - £46.00 Umbrella
                            Approver Rate - £46.00 - £50.00 Umbrella

What you’ll be doing:
Day to day support will involve delivering wing issues relating to FEM analysis. This will include, but will not be limited to, studies, investigations, risk assessments, analyses and modifications to support in-service occurrences, repairs, plant and FAL issues, design modifications and developmental designs and studies. The job holder would provide a rational approach and delivery commitment to meet the requests for work (RFW) based on Engineering prioritisation and direction on requirements, whilst maintaining the integrity of the design intent and the solution. The role covers all aspects of FEM and digital analysis (GFEM, DFEM, Test for Static, F&DT, covered by 1AW1A (ATA 57) across SA and WB family programmes.

Encourage diversity and a rigorous attitude towards health & safety, ethics and compliance, and levels of environmental sustainability and professional standards befitting a world-class organisation.

Key Deliverables
Timely release of internal loads data and supporting documentation for wing component stress analysis (both static and fatigue)
Approval of linear FEM reports
In-service (Repairs, Occurrences) to keep the existing fleet flying
Knowledge capture and lessons learnt

Requirements:

• Airbus FEM approval level preferred.
• Wing experience preferred.
• Strong FEM experience if non wing
• Nastram or Hypermesh tools used

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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