Bekaert NV
Structural Design Engineer
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Structural Design Engineer
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As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 19,000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3.7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
Purpose and Mission
The Structural Design Engineer’s role is to provide design and structural analysis to support the engineering team for Flintstone products for energy markets including floating offshore wind. These products are predominantly mooring line connectors, tensioners, and accessories.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
The Structural Design Engineer is responsible for the development of design and analysis of new products, improving existing designs, and modifying them to meet specific project requirements.
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- Performing manual and MathCad calculations to support and verify design work. Good knowledge of Finite Element Analysis is required however the role is to be developed with training from our existing FEA consultant who is an expert in the field.
- Good knowledge of 3D CAD (SolidWorks is our inhouse CAD software).
- Participation in project design reviews.
- Failure mode effect and criticality analysis.
- Report Writing.
- Checking and approving of other design engineers’ output.
- Preparation of project design documents for presentation to clients, authorities and 3rd parties.
Qualifications & Experience
Requirements of the job
- Minimum – BSc in mechanical engineering or similar discipline eg structural engineering.
- Software: 3D CAD – SolidWorks preferred
- FEA – Abaqus is what we use but use of this software is not essential.
- ANSYS or similar would be advantageous.
Work Experience
- Minimum 3 Years experience in a similar role.
- All training for specific in-house work will be provided.
Essential Specific skills/knowledge needed
- Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- 3D CAD
- FEA
- Outlook, including electronic calendar.
- Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
- Must be able to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
- Flexibility and adaptability to ensure tasks are prioritised appropriately.
- Honesty, reliability, and discretion are essential as working with confidential information.
- Follow instructions and work using own initiative.
- Understanding of fundamental engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work in a small team.
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Desirable Specific skills/knowledge needed
- Experience working in or designing for the offshore industry
Be bold and take the leap!
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers
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