An innovative engineering organisation operating within the marine and defence sectors is seeking a Composites Engineer to join its R&D team. This is a hands-on, technical role with exposure to testing, research, and collaboration with external partners. The role offers significant growth potential as the company continues to expand its in-house capabilities. Role Overview As a Composites Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing the company's materials science and processing capabilities, with a primary focus on polymer composites. Your work will be split approximately as follows: Testing (1/3): Hands-on operation, setup, and execution of materials and component tests Research (1/3): Supporting materials development projects and generating technical solutions to advance product performance Third-party liaison (1/3): Identifying and managing external test houses, suppliers, and research partners to complement in-house capabilities You will have the opportunity to influence future product and manufacturing strategies, and develop into a subject matter expert, with a clear path for progression as the company continues to bring more activities in-house. Key Responsibilities Lead and support composite materials testing, both in-house and in collaboration with external test facilities Conduct applied research on polymer composites to support new product development Identify and liaise with external test houses, suppliers, a...