Kenneth Mc Farlane
About Kenneth Mc Farlane
Kenneth McFarlane is a Stress Team Lead at Belcan, with over a decade of experience in stress analysis within the aerospace industry. He has previously held positions at BAE Systems, Atkins, and East Kilbride Engineering Services Limited, and specializes in stress and integrity analysis for gas turbine engines.
Current Role at Belcan
Kenneth Mc Farlane serves as the Stress Team Lead at Belcan, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he leads a team focused on stress analysis, lifing, and integrity tasks. His team specifically supports Rolls-Royce's civil and military gas turbine engines, ensuring the reliability and performance of these critical aerospace components. Mc Farlane's leadership in this capacity reflects his extensive experience in the aerospace industry.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Prior to his current position, Kenneth Mc Farlane accumulated significant experience in the aerospace sector. He worked at BAE Systems as a Graduate Stress / Stress Engineer from 2000 to 2005, where he developed foundational skills in stress analysis. Following this, he held a position as a Stress Analyst at Atkins for six months in 2005-2006. He then worked as a Stress Analyst subcontractor at East Kilbride Engineering Services Limited from 2006 to 2012, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Educational Background in Aeronautical Engineering
Kenneth Mc Farlane studied Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Glasgow, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering - BEng (Hons) degree from 1996 to 2000. This educational foundation provided him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in aerospace engineering, particularly in stress analysis.
Expertise in Stress Analysis
With over a decade of experience in leading stress analysis teams, Kenneth Mc Farlane specializes in the analysis of stress and integrity for gas turbine engines. His work contributes significantly to both civil and military aviation sectors, ensuring the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations. His expertise in this area is critical for the development and maintenance of advanced aerospace technologies.