Composite Design Engineer
Permanent - Full TimeJob Overview
We are seeking an innovative and skilled Composite Design Engineer to join our Engineering team and Composite Design Group.
This role provides a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to gain experience in a high-performance engineering environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will support the design, testing and development of a variety of composite components.
This role provides a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to gain experience in a high-performance engineering environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will support the design, testing and development of a variety of composite components.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide design schemes from concept stage for component design, assemblies and associated jigs, patterns and tooling.
- Proactively participate in developing, implementing and improving design concepts through cost-effective, lightweight and structurally efficient solutions.
- Surface components and define laminate specification booklets.
- Provide practical solutions to resolve any issues arising from testing and development.
- Maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard thorough current working knowledge of composite design.
- Support any fault investigations and implement timely fixes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in a composite engineering-based discipline.
- Previous experience of producing design schemes and detailed drawings of complex assemblies to a demanding schedule.
- Experience of 3D CAD systems ideally with good working knowledge of CATIA.
- Good working knowledge of solid modelling techniques and composite manufacturing techniques using pre-preg technology.
- Strong enthusiasm, versatility and be able to build, develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
- Great self-motivation and the ability to motivate others to thrive in a challenging environment.
- Be results orientated and be confident in your decision-making skills.