Lead Stress Engineer

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At MRA Systems, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day.  From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio.  We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none.  At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Who YOU are and what YOU can become:

As the Lead Engineer, you will lead the Stress Analysis activities for various NPI and sustaining programs, coordinating those activities cross-functionally across multiple manufacturing plants and with both the Middle River Aerostructure Systems team and global engineering teams.

What YOU will do:

In this role, you will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope, utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

In addition, you will:

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound structural engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers who provide stress analysis to support the production, improvement, and field support of MRAS' nacelle and thrust reverser products.
• Participate in the development and implementation of robust processes/metrics to improve productivity and quality of the analysis activities.
• Support development of a global engineering resource pool.
• Effectively communicate with the customer, controlled title holders and internal stakeholders to assure a quality product is delivered.
• Provide technical support to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve manufacturing, supplier, or field issues.
• Document technical data generated by the assigned projects, consistent with Engineering policies and procedures.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.

What YOU must bring to Succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited College or University.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a stress engineer with analysis of aerospace structures including composites and metallic components using a range of standard hand calculation and FEM methods.

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to lead teams of stress analysts, including a mix of direct employees, and global teams in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated track record of leading activities to improve analysis productivity and effectiveness.
• Experience working with global engineering teams.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable Engineering tools and systems.
• Proven ability to obtain results from existing finite element models as well as create, run and post-process new models.
• Knowledge of aerospace production methods and processes, including MRB and repair.
• Ability to assess structural problems under pressure and to work with other team members.
• Experience and knowledge of nacelle component testing, certification processes.
• Proficiency in Patran/Nastran
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $92,000 to $138,100 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes  
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

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