Kaleidoscope Innovation · 1 day ago
Stress Engineer
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKaleidoscope Innovation is a company focused on innovative engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Stress Engineer to analyze manufacturing defects and perform stress analysis on aerospace components. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure the integrity of parts and expedite resolutions for critical production issues.
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Responsibilities
Analyze Non-Conformances: Review manufacturing defects or damage (e.g., oversized holes, cracks, corrosion) on metallic and composite parts
Perform Stress Analysis: Conduct structural analysis (hand calcs, Finite Element Analysis - FEA) to verify proposed repairs or acceptances
Provide Dispositions: Determine appropriate actions for non-conforming parts (accept as is, repair, rework, scrap)
Collaborate: Work with design, quality, manufacturing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) teams
Document: Prepare technical reports and strength check notes for formal approval
Support Production: Expedite resolutions for critical AOG (Aircraft on Ground) issues
Represent MRB Engineering in Material Review Boards (MRBs) and ensure timely resolution of nonconformances to minimize production disruptions
Qualification
Required
Analyze Non-Conformances: Review manufacturing defects or damage (e.g., oversized holes, cracks, corrosion) on metallic and composite parts
Perform Stress Analysis: Conduct structural analysis (hand calcs, Finite Element Analysis - FEA) to verify proposed repairs or acceptances
Provide Dispositions: Determine appropriate actions for non-conforming parts (accept as is, repair, rework, scrap)
Collaborate: Work with design, quality, manufacturing, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) teams
Document: Prepare technical reports and strength check notes for formal approval
Support Production: Expedite resolutions for critical AOG (Aircraft on Ground) issues
Represent MRB Engineering in Material Review Boards (MRBs) and ensure timely resolution of nonconformances to minimize production disruptions
Experience with Stress Justification Reports or structural substantiation
Strong background in structural analysis and mechanics of materials
Proficiency in FEA software and stress calculation methods
Understanding of aerospace materials (composites, alloys) and standards
Bachelor's Degree in either Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering
8+ years of related professional Stress experience
Experience with Stress Analysis Reports or structural substantiation
Proficiency with 3D CAD Software (Catia/Enovia preferred)
Strong understanding of Aircraft structures, design guidelines, composite and metallic failure modes
Excellent communication skills to interface with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams
Dedicated Aerospace MRB experience of at least 5+ yrs of experience
Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs
Ability to position self for inspection including confined, elevated, and loud noise spaces
Ability to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties
Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties
Effectively communicate in Business English language
Preferred
Proficiency with 3D CAD Software (Catia/Enovia preferred)
Company
Kaleidoscope Innovation
When clients come to us for product design and development, they get a full range of technical expertise and laboratory resources, but they also get a team that’s relentless when it comes to solving problems and creating designs that are the ideal combination of function and form.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-09-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Elliott Fegelman
Chief Medical Officer
M
Michael Bunch
Senior Software Developer
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