Junior Solid Mechanical Engineer- GKN Aerospace

Job title:

Junior Solid Mechanical Engineer- GKN Aerospace

Company

Skill

Job description

About the CompanyThe Global Technology Center (GTC) is where GKN Aerospace work together to develop the technologies for the future. They make it possible for the company to meet the current and future challenges of the industry, to offer better products to there customers and to grow as a market leader. GKN work to deliver a sustainable aviation. To fulfill there mission, they establish and maintain strategic technology relationships/partnerships with key customers, companies and academia, they find new R&D opportunities that help them to mature technologies to TRL 6, they manage IP, invest in infrastructure, and especially, they invest in their people.About the RoleThe Product & Verification department at GTC is a team of 15 skilled solid mechanics working in different multidisciplinary project teams dedicated to the design and development of future product solutions for commercial engines. We are now in an expansive phase and we are looking for several Solid Mechanics Engineers to help us in our task of reaching the goal of sustainable aeroengines. As a solid mechanics engineer, you will contribute to the concept generation and dimensioning of engine/demonstrator/test rig components and be responsible for ensuring their structural integrity. Are you interested in being part of the development of the next generation aeroengines?Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to different phases of development of product technology with your skills and experience in solid mechanics.
• Support concept generation and dimensioning of engine/demonstrator/test rig components using your expertise in FE, strength, fatigue and fracture mechanics.
• Define and establish analysis and verification logic in order to meet the technology/component/product solution requirements and targets.

• Validate methods and designs through analysis of simulations and testing.
• Document and present analysis results internally and to external partners.
• Identify technology gaps and new possibilities for technology development.

• Contribute to the development of GKN as a ‘Great Place to Work’, aligned with the core principles: safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.

Job Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant engineering field.2-3 years of professional experience as a CAE engineer in solid mechanics, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Expertise in strength and fatigue.
• Knowledge and experience in CAE simulation tools, preferably ANSYS Workbench and ANSYS Mechanical (APDL).
• Proficient in English.

Job Qualifications / Skills / Experience – Advantage * Knowledge and experience in CAE simulation tools, experience in Simcenter, NASGRO is considered an advantage.

• Experience in material and component testing is advantageous.
• Knowledge from manufacturing process, both conventional and additive manufacturing, is consider advantageous.
• Experience in design optimization is advantageous.
• Demonstrated programming skills in Python is advantageous.
• Proficient in English. Swedish is considered advantageous.

Personal Skills
You like to analyze complex problems and datasets to draw meaningful conclusions and having a creative and logical approach to solving complex engineering challenges. You pay attention to details. Seeking accuracy in work and ensuring that the analyses are reliable.
Communication skills are important. Clear and effective communication to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Teamwork and collaboration is also a part of the job. You have skills for effective work with other engineers, work in teams and create networks.Employment
This is a full-time permanent position at our main site in Trollhättan, Sweden and as such, the applicant should be able to gain the right to live and work in the country. Occasional travel is to be expected, both within and outside Sweden.Application ProcedureIn this recruitment, GKN Aerospace is collaborating with Skill. The position is a consultancy assignment with an immediate start. Selection is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline-so don’t miss the opportunity and apply today!If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact the responsible recruiter, Ida Hjalmarsson, by email:

Expected salary

Location

Trollhättan, Västra Götaland

Job date

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:37:18 GMT

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