Stress Engineer I & II - Kalamazoo, MI (Hybrid) - Full Time

Stress Engineer I & II

Kalamazoo, MI (Hybrid)

Full Time

Role Overview

• Stress Engineers (Levels I and II) for a consulting engagement supporting a client in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area. This hybrid role blends on-site collaboration with remote analysis work and focuses on structural analysis of hydraulic components.
• To perform finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate strength, stiffness, fatigue, and durability; partner with design teams to assess manufacturable solutions; and translate analysis results into concise engineering documentation.

What You'll Do

• • Build and validate 3D structural analysis models to assess static responses of hydraulic components and pressure vessels
  • Define load cases, boundary conditions, and material assumptions; perform margin-of-safety assessments
  • Execute all FEA activities including model setup, meshing, solution, and post-processing in alignment with client standards
  • Translate analysis outcomes into actionable design recommendations and optimization strategies
  • Author brief, clear analysis plans, calculation packages, and stress reports with traceable inputs and assumptions
  • Participate in design reviews and provide timely, data-driven feedback to design, materials, and manufacturing stakeholders
  • Adhere to configuration control, revision management, and quality processes in a consulting environment

Additional Scope by Level

• Stress Engineer I
  • Execute well-defined analysis tasks under guidance from senior engineers
  • Develop proficiency in client toolchains, standards, and documentation practices
  • Contribute to model setup, meshing, post-processing, and concise report writing

• Stress Engineer II
  • Own analysis workstreams from scoping through delivery with minimal supervision
  • Define methods, assumptions, and acceptance criteria; identify risk areas and mitigation plans
  • Interface directly with client engineering leadership; present findings and negotiate requirements/solutions

Tools & Technologies

• FEA: ANSYS required; Abaqus, Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh/HyperWorks, or equivalent experience helpful
• CAD familiarity for interface/geometry interrogation: CATIA required; NX, Creo, or SolidWorks experience helpful
• Standards and references as applicable: ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), materials databases; aerospace/automotive/industrial standards relevant to the client's products
• Note: Exact toolset is flexible; ability to adapt to the client's environment is key

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
• Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, materials, and finite element methods
• Proficiency with at least one major FEA solver and post-processor (ANSYS preferred)
• Ability to produce clear calculation packages and technical reports
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional, client-facing work

Experience

• Level I or II with minimum 5 years of relevant structural/stress analysis experience; level determined based on demonstrated scope ownership and client-facing capability

Key Deliverables

• Analysis plans with well-defined load cases, methods, and acceptance criteria
• FEA models with documented assumptions, verification checks, and auditable results
• Calculation packages and concise stress reports with traceable inputs and margins of safety
• Design recommendations and trade studies supporting decision-making

What Success Looks Like

• On-time delivery of accurate, auditable analysis packages aligned with client standards
• Early identification of risk and practical mitigation strategies
• Positive stakeholder feedback and adoption of recommendations
• Reusable methods and templates that improve efficiency and consistency

• Adhere to all safety protocols.