Belcan Canada is looking for an Materials Engineer (Structure) for a one year renewable contract with our aerospace client in Mississauga.
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
Area of Expertise
Gas turbine engine design, Solid Mechanics, Material Behavior, Thermal Analysis, FEA, Statistics
General responsibilities
-Responsible for entire projects with significant scope and complexity
-Responsible for thermal and stress analysis of static (non-rotating) components in Gas Turbine Engines (casings, rotor support structures, stator vanes, shrouds, engine mounts, etc.).
-Ensure the design process uses optimal geometry and material selected is suitable to meet the structural requirements such as durability & strength.
-Responsible for the design process often at engine concept studies, continue during the detail design and finish at certification.
-Evaluate drawing non-compliances from manufacture or repair processes or overhaul findings.
Specific responsibilities
- Plan and execute stress, thermal and lifing analysis (FEA and analytical approach);
- Develop & perform tests (stress, temperatures, material characterization), interpret test results and calibrate analytical models;
- Investigate the field events from stress point of view and contribute to FMEA and develop a fix;
- Advancing simulation capability by exploring current methods and converting lessons learned from calibration efforts into standard work (develop process definition documents);
- Damage tolerance analysis (defects induced in manufacturing process or field findings);
- Contribute to integrated product team (IPT) starting from engine concept studies until
Certification;
Required Job Qualification
Bachelor or Masters in Aerospace Engineering or Civil Design Engineering or similar
Bachelor: 6 to 10 year's experience or Masters: 4 to 7 year's experience
Understanding of a gas turbine engine design and engine certification;
Solid knowledge of material behavior and failure in materials;
Prior experience in stress & dynamics discipline in gas turbine engine industry is essential.