Structural Analyst
The Ash Group · Kent, WA · 6 days ago
On-siteEngineeringContract
Key Responsibilities
- Perform strength assessments using classical analysis and FEA for tooling and GSE
- Document and review stress analyses to enable release of engineering drawings and related documentation
- Mentor tooling designers on best practices in stress, stability, and fracture analysis
- Provide technical guidance on design concepts, including risk, cost, and performance trade-offs
- Serve as technical point of contact and responsible party for vendor-developed tooling projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (minimum)
- At least 8 years of experience analyzing GSE or tooling in automotive, aerospace, or similar industry
- Experience creating and validating finite element models using Ansys or NX Simulation with Nastran
- Proven experience using 1D, 2D & 3D elements with models containing weldments, machined parts, and weldments
- Proficiency in generating free-body diagrams to calculate internal loads and reaction forces, and simplifying complex structural problems
- Extensive experience analyzing steel and aluminum tooling, including machining fixtures and weldments using hand calculations
- Proficiency in performing bolted joint hand calculations (bolt preload, joint stiffness, shear-tension interaction, insert pull-out, etc.)
- Proficiency in performing welded joint hand calculations (required size, length, effective throat, direct and resultant stress, and failure modes)
- Familiarity with applicable structural codes (AISC-360, ASME B30 & 31, ASME BTH-1, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to earn trust, maintain professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Proficiency with Creo and/or Siemens NX software
- Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery
- Able to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Able to clearly communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences