Composite Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Berkshire
Salary: £4(Apply online only) - £5(Apply online only) depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Type: Permanent
The Company
We have been retained by a globally recognised technology leader in advanced composites automation and digital manufacturing, delivering high-performance composite solutions across the Aeronautics, Space, Defence and Marine sectors, to recruit a Manufacturing/Design Engineer to join their team. Despite the scale of their reputation, the business operates with a genuine start‑up mindset; innovative, non‑hierarchical and deeply ambitious. This culture is sustained by a team of highly skilled and passionate professionals, and to realise their considerable growth ambitions, they are now seeking to bring exceptional new engineering talent into the business.
This is a hands‑on, technically demanding role and if you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, leading technical solutions from concept to delivery, and working in an environment where innovation is central to everything you do, this could be the role for you.
Responsibilities
* Supporting production of feasibility studies and building commercial proposals while balancing technical innovation with commercial reality
* Development of engineering solutions
* Developing and optimising composite manufacturing processes
* Troubleshoot production and process issues
* Supporting project related activities:
o Applying CAD, CAM, FEA and nesting tools on some of the most advanced projects in the sector
o Design of tooling
o Planning and supervising process qualification
* Interaction with project stakeholders: clients, internal relationships, suppliers, certification
* Participating in identifying and developing technology for targeted opportunities
Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical / Materials Engineering or other relevant degrees/qualification
* No less than 3 years engineering experience in composite materials
* Strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes and shop floor environments along with a hands‑on approach
* The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
* Problem‑solving mindset and strong communication skills
Benefits
* Work within a highly innovative composites environment
* Exposure to advanced manufacturing and automation technologies
* Involvement in complex, high‑value engineering projects
* Strong development opportunities and career progression
* Collaborative, engineering‑led culture
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