COMPANY OVERVIEW Our client is a world-renowned provider of high-performance, high-integrity protection systems, specialising in certified, engineered and bespoke multi-protection door sets. They are also a world-renowned international service provider, with a long and varied history of satisfying the requirements of the most demanding industries. We have a proven track record of being at the forefront of all emerging markets, by anticipating and assuring protection requirements in an ever-changing world. We offer a full turnkey package in order to satisfy all customer requirements, and our full range of services enables a smooth project lifecycle – from concept, through to developing your design, to manufacture, and then through to installation, commissioning and providing the full service-life assurance. Our unique QC1 grading allows us to satisfy & assure the most demanding and highly regulated of sectors, from Nuclear, Infrastructure, and Defence & Security, through to Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Aviation. We also have extensive List-X facilities in order to support the most sensitive of projects, manned by SC and DV-cleared personnel. We have unrivaled experience in delivering challenging projects on time and fully assured. Our mission is to ensure that we can offer this experience to everybody so that together we can all learn, innovate, and grow. We are able to use this expertise and experience to work with customers and consultants at an early concept & design stage, in order to bring your vision and performance criteria to life in the shape of a product tailored to your exact requirements. JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the Mechanical Analysis Engineer role is to provide accurate evaluation of mechanical systems, components, and structures, in accordance with company procedure and/ or customer specification, through the use of analytical techniques and tools. The role is responsible for advising the business’ sales and design teams of the theoretical performance of products to specification, via analysis/ calculation output. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Produce hand calculations and FEA Analysis to deliver against project requirements (e.g. mechanical, structural, thermal, fatigue, acoustic, shock and blast). Responsible for ensuring self-prepared calculation are correct, concise, and considerate of all lifecycle forces/ factors, prior to release into SQEP Analysis checker(s). Ensuring the use of correct design/ calculation standards on all projects to deliver theoretical assurance. Work closely with design engineers to ensure designs/ models/ drawings developed accurately reflect the theoretical analysis, advising on modifications as necessary, and logging changes in accordance with company procedure. Produce written reports, presentations, and calculation documents for customer approval. Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase departmental technical capabilities and improve efficiency. Contribute to R&D activities as required. Discuss innovative design solutions for bespoke works with peers and superiors. Support new business enquiries with timely and accurate communication to the sales department, keeping the enquiry tracker up to date. Provide technical support on projects, liaising with customers as required. Responsible for achieving schedule adherence for all actions assigned to individual/ role. Ensure personal objectives are completed in a timely manner, and contribute to overall departmental/ business objectives year-on-year. Submission of timesheets, sickness/ absence/ holiday requests, and 1-2-1 preparation, in accordance with company procedure. Maintain alignment with company values and vision. Any other ad hoc duties as may be required, and as commensurate with the grade of post. Document Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills: Essential: Minimum HND in Engineering, plus 5 years’ experience producing calculations and analysis in a related engineering industry OR Minimum Bachelor’s degree (BEng Hons) in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) plus 3 years’ experience producing calculations and analysis in a related engineering industry. Ability to generate hand and software-based calculations (unaided) in accordance with common design standards (e.g. British standards & Eurocodes). Understanding of load paths, failure modes, and operating limits of steel structures/ components. A focus on quality adherence and timely output. Ability to write technical reports and specifications. Flexibility to work overtime to achieve project plan as required. Strong communicator with internal and external customers alike. Desirable: Ability to use ANSYS FEA software unaided. Ability to use Autodesk 3D Inventor, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Vault. Awareness of door performance testing standards and guides. Understanding of drive and control systems operating principals. Knowledge of welding types, strengths, and limitations. Understanding of tolerance stacking, and the practical application of tolerances. Driven in the pursuit of becoming a Chartered Engineer. Hold valid SC clearance, or hold the ability to obtain it. SALARY & BENEFITS £35k - £40k (DOE) 4 day week (Monday- Thursday ) 7am - 5pm / 40 hours 25 Days annual leave Company sickness scheme Professional Membership Pension 5% -Salary Sacrifice Life Assurance Healthcare Package Free fruit every week Tea & Coffee Occupational Health Free Eye Test - Contribution to glasses Mental Health/First Aider support on-site Parking Gainshare/Bonus Scheme Please call Clare Golding on (phone number removed) for ore details and please apply to this advert with your CV to prompt a callback