AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

We are 16,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalisation, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

For a technically advanced customer in Trollhättan we are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to their Research Centre. As a Senior Design Engineer you will work with composite design in general and with an emphasis on Aerospace applications. Design and material questions related to future engine component designs will be part of you everyday work. You will lead work packages where you together with university partners will work on research questions regarding composite materials.

Your focus will be on the next generation technologies for compressor and fan structures in composite and metallic materials. This work will be done in internal technology development projects, technology demonstrators and in research project often done in collaboration with partners both from EU and USA. In your role you will:

• Select the best combination of materials for different product application
• Create designs and composite ply layups using modern design tools
• Specify design criteria and tests of composite structures to fulfil the design and manufacturing requirements
• Continuously work to avoid problems that might arise during the manufacturing process for the finished product
• Make sure that the products comply with national and international legislation and standards
• Be cost conscious when deciding upon which materials to be used, both regarding time and money

To succeed in the role we believe you have a master's degree in a relevant field of engineering such as Design or Mechanical Engineering. You have several years of experience from designing composites as a design engineer and have a strong competence profile within composites.  

You are comfortable working with CAD, preferably NX, and have no problem in creating 3D Composite design definitions and layups. 

You can understand the needs of the research program regarding material selection and design criteria. Your communication skills are excellent and since the customer work in an international environment professional proficiency in English is needed. Swedish is considered meritorious. 

You can act as a leader for research in the field of composite design and materials for engine structures. 

In the role you will have a wide network of contacts, requiring good social skills and the ability to take on a technical responsibility role.

This assignment is part of The AFRY Future Graduate Program, a collaboration between AFRY and the customer. Having proven yourself and getting to know the customer during an initial 12 month temporary employment at AFRY, the intention is for the customer to offer a permanent employment at their organization. 

You can read more about AFRY Future Graduate Program here (only in Swedish): https://afry.com/sv/afry-future-graduate-program

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.