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FEM Stress Engineer

Due to rapid expansion, KDC are looking for highly skilled FEM Engineers to come on board their team. The group you will join work across a variety of stress analysis projects on the Airbus flagship programme the A350XWB.
These are permanent positions and for successful candidates, KDC can offer a supportive and flexible environment. There will be potential to progress your career with potential routes to gaining signatory and team lead positions.

The role will offer the opportunity to develop your skills across different wing areas such as, wingtip, leading edge, trailing edge, spar and ribs across the following areas.

·Checks of verification of FEM activity to Airbus Procedure
·Checking verification reports to Airbus procedures
·General FEM tasks such as model creation, model interrogation, updates, and reruns for additional input or output may be necessary, but it is expected that a majority of the task is in checking models created elsewhere.

Candidate's will need to have a number of the following skills and will get the opportunity to develop the full skillset below.

·Minimum of 5 years Aircraft Structures experience
·3 years' experience in Finite Element Modelling (FEM) gained within the Airbus supply chain
·High levels of experience are required in the following - Nastran, Patran and Hypermesh

For more information please contact Lauren on 01202596370

Keywords: FEM, Hypermesh, Finite element modelling

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Bristol Avon

Salary:

Competitive

Job Ref:

J14013

F&DT Stress Engineer

Due to a large project win within our KDC Projects Group, we are currently seeking a number of high quality Fatigue and Damage Tolerance F&DT Stress Engineers to join our team. The group you will join work across a variety of stress analysis projects on the Airbus flagship programme the A350XWB.

These are permanent positions and for successful candidates, KDC can offer a supportive and flexible environment. There will be potential to progress your career with potential routes to gaining signatory and team lead positions.

The role will offer the opportunity to develop your skills across different wing areas such as, wingtip, leading edge, trailing edge, spar and ribs across the following areas.

·Assessment of damages reported from test and their impact on the structure using ISAMI and other Airbus F&DT methodologies.
·Other general F&DT tasking as appropriate to the A350 CPD environment, critical fatigue life calculations, damage tolerances etc.
·Writing Stress reports in Airbus Stress Dossier format.
·FEM interrogation and potential modification and returns.

Candidate's will need to have a number of the following skills and will get the opportunity to develop the full skillset below.

·Minimum of 5 years Aircraft Structures experience.
·3 years' experience in Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) gained within the Airbus supply chain.
·ISAMI F&DT Modules
·Nastran
·Patran
·Stress Dossier reporting

The following skills would be highly advantageous:

·Hypermesh - and / or meshing experience.
·Test correlation in an Airbus environment.
·Airbus F&DT procedural knowledge
·Airbus FEM Process and procedural knowledge.

For more information please contact Lauren on 01202596370
Keywords: F&DT, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Bristol Avon

Salary:

Competitive

Job Ref:

J14011

Materials & Process Engineer - Functional Surface

Have you got a background in Materials & Processes and looking for a new challenge in a beautiful part of the world? Then this could be for you.

KDC are currently working with an exciting and innovative company based in Switzerland, involved in the development and production of a new single engine Helicopter.

They are currently looking for a motivated and dynamic Materials and Process Engineer to join the team, supporting the design engineers in selecting a functional surface for metal applications.

Your responsibilities:

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers for surface treatments
• Development of surface protection processes together with potential suppliers
• Writing technical process documents for functional surfaces
• Setup test programs in accordance with CS27 requirements, RTCA/DO-160G and MIL-STD-810G
• Coordination of corrosion, aging, tribology and abrasion tests with external and internal test laboratories
• Documentation of test results in compliance with certification requirements

Your qualifications:

• Hold a degree in Materials Science/Mechanical or Chemistry Engineer with specialization on Functional Surface Engineering.
• Relevant experience in corrosion protection, aging protection, tribology and abrasion, surface treatment and test methods
• Further you have knowledge in bonding technologies (adhesives, sealants etc.) used within the aviation industry

For more information please don't hesitate to get in touch or click apply!

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Zürich

Salary:

DOE

Job Ref:

J14001

Materials& Process Composite Lead

Have you got a background in Composite Materials & Processes and looking for a new challenge in a beautiful part of the world? Then this could be for you.

KDC are currently working with an exciting and innovative company based in Switzerland, involved in the development and production of a new single engine Helicopter. They are currently looking for a motivated and dynamic Lead Materials and Process Engineer to join the team, providing guidance and mentorship to the Composite Engineers, Test Engineers & Interns.

Responsibilities:
• Identify all composite topics in close cooperation with Design, Stress & Fatigue, Production, Purchasing and Quality
• Development and management of material, process and handling specifications
• Setup, coordinate and oversee the material qualification tests according to CMH17, CS27 and corresponding ASTM standards
• Monitor and report all ongoing composite activities and budget status to the M&P Team Leader
• Present achieved project results within PDR, CDR and project meetings
• Determination of suitable non-destructive test (NDT) methods

Your qualifications and experience:
• Degree of Studies in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science with specialization in Composites
• 3 or more years relevant experience, preferably in Aerospace sector
• Strong background in processing of composite materials (Prepreg-Technology, sandwich constructions, vacuum infusion, etc.), particularly within a production environment.
• Furthermore you should have knowledge in joining technology used within the aviation industry (Bolting, Riveting, Bonding, etc.). Experience in Bonding Technologies or a European Adhesive Engineer would be an advantage.
• Experience of interactions with material suppliers and part manufacturers is advantageous
• Good Knowledge of NDT for composite parts

For more information please don't hesitate to get in touch or click apply!

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Zürich

Salary:

DOE

Job Ref:

J14000

Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a Manufacturing / Production Engineer looking to work for a large OEM that will provide learning and development opportunities? Would you like to work in a busy environment with a constant flow of major NPI programmes coming online?

To be successful in the role you will need to meet the following criteria
·Manufacturing production experience for a large OEM or Aerospace organisation.
·Exposure to process improvement.
·A degree or progressive background in Mechanical Engineering (CNC Programmer / Assembler / Fitter).

Suitable applicants will be on a career path towards a supportability role (Reliability / Safety), Project Engineering or Senior Production.

To discuss this role call Jeantene now on 01202 596371.

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Bournemouth

Salary:

£35,000.00

Job Ref:

J13910