Job Description
At arenaflex, we're committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the aerospace industry. As a Stress / Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer – Customer Service, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the airworthiness and reliability of our aircraft, working closely with our design and static stress teams to provide repair solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
- *About arenaflex**
arenaflex is a global leader in the aerospace industry, with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to excellence. Our team of experts is dedicated to designing, creating, and testing the present and future of arenaflex products across the globe. With a presence in over 100 countries, we're proud to be a part of the global aerospace community, working together to connect the world.
- *Your Role**
As a Stress / Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer – Customer Service, you'll be responsible for performing complex F&DT analysis for metallic parts, working closely with design and static stress colleagues to provide repair solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You'll also be responsible for mentoring F&DT engineers, ensuring that methods, assumptions, data, and procedures reflect ongoing developments, and providing responses to complex repair queries in a clear and concise manner.
- *Key Responsibilities**
- Perform complex F&DT analysis for metallic parts, working closely with design and static stress colleagues to provide repair solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and safety
- Mentor F&DT engineers, ensuring that methods, assumptions, data, and procedures reflect ongoing developments
- Provide responses to complex repair queries in a clear and concise manner
- Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods, and tools improvements
- Liaise with Design, Static Stress, and other appropriate arenaflex departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer
- Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition
- *Essential Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials
- Master's degree with emphasis on fracture mechanics is desired
- 3 years total proven analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs
- Knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods
- Experience in airframe design (metallic & composites), stress analysis, SRM, MRB, FAR/JAR/CS/Part21, Certification, CATIA, NASTRAN, and PATRAN, is desired
- *Preferred Qualifications**
- Minor in Computer Science is a plus
- Experience in airframe design (metallic & composites), stress analysis, SRM, MRB, FAR/JAR/CS/Part21, Certification, CATIA, NASTRAN, and PATRAN, is desired
- *Skills and Competencies**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Strong knowledge of F&DT analysis methods and tools
- *Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits**
At arenaflex, we're committed to supporting your personal and professional growth. As a Stress / Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer – Customer Service, you'll have access to:
- Comprehensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to support your work
- Opportunities for international mobility and collaboration with global teams
- *Work Environment and Company Culture**
Our Wichita, KS facility is located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus, providing a unique and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers is dedicated to designing, creating, and testing the present and future of arenaflex products across the globe.
- *Compensation, Perks, and Benefits**
At arenaflex, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Competitive base salary
- Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program
- Flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking
- *How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and experienced Stress / Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer – Customer Service looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!
- *Equal Opportunities Employer**
arenaflex is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
- *Disclaimer**
arenaflex reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application, you are consenting to arenaflex using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.
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