Structural Systems Design Engineer (Fea Specialist)

Structural Systems Design Engineer

Peterborough, ON

The Rolls-Royce Canada Limited team has an exciting opportunity as a Structural Systems Design Engineer (Finite Element Analysis Specialist). This is a new role will be based out of the Peterborough Ontario site and forms part of the core Engineering team. In this role, you shall perform and audit analysis on key structural components designed in house and COTS parts when required. You will provide guidance on the best practices and methods to use at our local facility, and when called upon at other Rolls-Royce facilities.

Dream Big & Make an Impact

As a Structural Systems Design Engineer, you will also be responsible to work with on site manufacturing engineering to support production queries where a higher level of problem complexity is encountered. This role will have some interactions with customers and vendors to resolve technical issues and direction, as well as providing information to support.

Innovation is our DNA at Rolls-Royce. At our Peterborough, Ontario location we develop custom electro-mechanical solutions for our Naval Defence and Marine customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Audit and check such analysis conducted by other engineers.
• Review technical issues with customers and vendors as required.
• Conduct Static, Time History and Spectral Structural Analysis to ensure that they are safe and fit for purpose.
• Develop, Review, and Edit Technical Documents as needed to support the site needs.
• Review cases forwarded by the manufacturing engineering department where they require more specialized consideration.
• Define and review processes of the local engineering group to ensure they fall within best practices.
• Conduct Vibration, Dynamic and Mechanical Analysis to ensure that they are safe and fit for purpose.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or comparable STEM Degree
• In order to be considered for this role you must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must be a Professional Engineer in good standing
• Minimum of 10 years experience; preferrable with an FEA background
• In order to be considered for this role you must obtain Canadian Controlled Goods and Reliability Security Clearance
• Proficiency in computer and technical skills including: Ansys, SolidWorks EPDM, SAP, and MS Office.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Simulink
• Must be able to clearly communicate with the engineering team and maintain an awareness of current efforts, as well as guide others on technical matters
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Exposure to use of Machine Tools and Welding Processes
• Proven ability to operate independently within cross-functional teams.

Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here.

Closing date: June 8th 2023

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

25 May 2023; 00:05