Stephen Jones
About Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones is a Lead Stress Engineer at FERCHAU Engineering, where he has worked since 2016. With over 30 years of experience in industries such as aviation, rail, and nuclear, he has held various engineering roles at notable companies including Airbus and BAE Systems.
Work at FERCHAU
Stephen Jones has been employed at FERCHAU Engineering as a Lead Stress Engineer since 2016. His role involves overseeing stress analysis and engineering assessments, contributing to various projects within the organization. He has worked in the Aztec West location in Bristol for the past eight years, applying his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Stephen Jones has over 30 years of experience in aerospace engineering, having held various positions in notable companies. He worked at Airbus as a Senior Stress Engineer from 2002 to 2012, where he focused on stress analysis for the A350XWB-900. His previous roles include Lead Stress Engineer positions at Cyient (2014-2015), Spirit AeroSystems (2014), and Atkins (2012-2014). He also served as a Stress Engineer at BAE Systems from 1996 to 2002.
Educational Background
Stephen Jones completed his secondary education at Newbridge Comprehensive School, achieving six 'O' Levels in subjects including Mathematics and Physics from 1975 to 1980. He furthered his studies at Crosskeys College, where he earned four 'A' Levels in Mathematics and Physics from 1980 to 1982. He obtained a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic of Wales, studying from 1982 to 1986.
Expertise in Stress Analysis
Stephen Jones possesses extensive expertise in stress analysis, particularly in the aerospace sector. His work includes detailed analysis of structural components, such as the rear spar to upper and lower cover oversize fastener analysis for the Airbus A350XWB-900. He is skilled in both traditional hand calculations and modern computer-based software applications for engineering analysis.
Diverse Industry Experience
In addition to aerospace, Stephen Jones has experience across multiple industries, including rail and nuclear sectors. His career includes roles at British Rail Engineering Ltd. and GEC Alsthom, where he applied his engineering skills in various capacities. This diverse background enhances his capability to address complex engineering challenges across different fields.