Composite Design Engineer

This role focuses on the technical engineering and product development of composites structures, working across component, fixture and tooling design, in a highly complex and fast-paced environment within the Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport and Marine fields. 

This position provides technical support for the manufacture of complex composite components and tooling to meet customer quality requirements on time and to cost. You will be responsible for a variety of composite component projects. This ranges from managing technical work packages for new programmes or R&D projects; to supporting production day-to-day manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have product responsibility for the design, development, and investigation of novel structural composite components
• Determining the methods, tooling and processes required for manufacturing the company’s products
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) projects within the Engineering Team.
• Accurately document engineering processes and procedures for low/medium and high-volume composite production methods. This will specifically include the generation of work instructions, ply books and assembly manuals.
• Produce 3D CAD Models & 2D engineering drawings using Siemens NX
• Design of jigs & fixtures including machining/inspection fixtures from a wide range of materials
• Develop and oversee the maintenance of fixtures and tooling for composite manufacturing.
• Compile data and publish technical reports as necessary for new and existing processes in the department.
• Liaising with customers and subcontractors on technical queries.
• Investigate and perform feasibility studies for new processes or techniques to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Manage technical and statement of work requirements from customers
• Work within the Engineering Team to manage cross-functional teams to ensure robust scope, plans and schedules are developed to deliver project commitments.
• Performing other duties as may be deemed necessary to ensure the effective running of the Department and Company

Competencies:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Technical problem solving skills.
• Willing to take hands-on approach to developing components, manufacturing processes and testing methods
• Highly motivated, with a keen ability to use own initiative

Knowledge/Experience:

• Demonstratable experience of designing complex composite structures and effective tooling solutions is essential
• Experience in using Siemens NX
• Working knowledge and experience in Catia V5 is advantageous
• Good understanding of GD&T tolerancing
• Knowledge of Polymer Matrix Composite including different types of resins, fibres, manufacturing techniques, and testing methods
• Previous experience of developing work instructions, ply books & assembly manuals for structural composite components
• Degree/master’s degree in relevant field of study preferable