Composite Design Engineer (Aerospace)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Careers
Oxford
1 week ago
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Composite Design Engineer (Aerospace)

£45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Pension + Progression + Company Benefits + Career Development

Oxford

Are you a composite design engineer with experience in the aerospace industry?

Are you looking to join a market leading company offering an excellent salary package and career development opportunities?

This company, established nearly 20 years ago, is going through a period of growth and are looking for skilled engineers to join their team. They specialise in the design and manufacturing of lightweight structures using fibre composite materials, supplying predominately into the aerospace industry.

On offer is the chance to become a fundamental asset to the engineering team. You will work with a team of engineers to oversee projects and design composite structures for clients in the aerospace industry.

The Role:

  • Reading & interpreting engineering drawings (CAD)
  • Supporting project managers on Design and FEA and presentation to the customer
  • Designing composite structures and working alongside the engineering team during the manufacturing process

The Person:

  • Experience in composite engineering

Reference Number: BBBH19918

Keywords: Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Aerospace, Composite, Engineering, Oxford

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