Erik Funk
About Erik Funk
Erik Funk is a CAE Analyst and Structural Analysis Engineer at Saab Dynamics, specializing in stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses of aircraft and space structures. With over 10 years of consulting experience in the aerospace industry, he has held various engineering roles at notable firms including AFRY and Combitech AB.
Work at Saab
Erik Funk currently serves as a CAE Analyst and Structural Analysis Engineer at Saab Dynamics, a position he has held since 2021. His work focuses on conducting detailed structural analyses to ensure the integrity and performance of various aerospace structures. Based in Linköping, Ostergotland County, Sweden, he applies his extensive knowledge in stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses to support Saab’s engineering projects.
Previous Experience in Structural Analysis
Prior to his role at Saab, Erik Funk accumulated significant experience in structural analysis. He worked at AFRY as a Structural Analyst and Systems Stress Engineer from 2019 to 2021, and before that, he held positions at Epsilon Sweden and Combitech AB between 2010 and 2013 and 2007 to 2010, respectively. His consulting roles in these companies contributed to his expertise in analyzing aircraft and space structures.
Consulting Experience in Aerospace
Erik Funk has over 10 years of consulting experience in the aircraft and space industries. His career includes a notable tenure at ÅF, where he worked as a Structural Analyst and Systems Stress Engineer from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, he worked at Caran Saab Engineering AB as a Stress Engineer from 2005 to 2007. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of structural analysis methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Erik Funk earned a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Linköping University, where he studied from 1999 to 2005. His academic background laid the foundation for his specialization in performing stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses of metal and composite structures. He utilizes finite element analysis, in-house software, and handbook methods in his engineering practices.
Background in Product Development
In addition to his roles in structural analysis, Erik Funk has experience in product development as a Structural Analyst and Systems Stress Engineer at RUAG Space in Linköping, Sweden. This role further enhanced his skills in applying engineering principles to real-world aerospace projects, contributing to the advancement of innovative solutions in the industry.