Apera · 21 hours ago
MRB Stress Engineer
Vermont, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApera is a pioneering electric aerospace company hiring an MRB Stress Engineer to evaluate and disposition nonconformances in manufacturing and assembly. This role is essential for maintaining production flow while ensuring structural integrity and compliance for next-generation electric aircraft, involving real-time stress analysis and collaboration with various teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Callam Llewellyn-Kiely
Responsibilities
Perform stress analysis of nonconformances on composite (and metallic) parts and assemblies identified on the production line
Review quality documentation and NCRs (Nonconformance Reports) to determine defect extent and appropriate analysis approach
Provide technical dispositions for nonconforming parts ensuring compliance with type design, regulatory standards, and airworthiness requirements
Collaborate with MRB liaison, Materials & Processes, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Design teams on complex deviations
Communicate NCRs clearly to Structures Stress team leads and request technical support when needed to maintain production flow
Perform stress analysis using existing loads, evaluating how defects impact margins and load paths
Run FEA (Nastran solver) when required for severe defects involving load redistribution
Demonstrate knowledge of standard repair procedures for typical nonconformance occurrences
Compile NCR Stress Reports documenting incidents, stress substantiation, assessment results, and approvals for acceptance or repair
Work face-to-face with operators, quality, and manufacturing teams on the production floor
Take ownership and push dispositions through to completion without waiting for information to come to you
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering
5+ years of stress engineering experience
Dedicated MRB experience in aerospace structures - this is non-negotiable
Strong understanding of composite structures (80% of aircraft is composite)
Knowledge of aircraft structures, design guidelines, composite and metallic failure modes
Experience with stress analysis reports and structural substantiation
Proficiency with Nastran (solver) and Patran (post-processing)
Ability to perform both hand calculations and FEA
Excellent communication skills to interface with cross-functional teams
Self-starter with proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Willingness to work staggered shifts (e.g., Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday)
Company
Apera
Apera is a first of its kind talent, engineering and consulting organisation.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase