Design Engineer

Oxford
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire

Industry: Composite Manufacturing/Motorsport/Automotive/Aerospace

Contract: Perm/Contract roles available

About the Role: A client of mine are seeking highly skilled Design Engineers on both a permanent & contractual basis with expertise in composite manufacturing. This role requires a strong background in carbon fibre structures, surfacing, composite design, and mould tool development, with proficiency in CATIA V5. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality designs for motorsport, automotive, and aerospace applications, working closely with engineering and production teams to create innovative, lightweight, and performance-driven composite solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Composite Design & Engineering: Develop lightweight, high-performance composite components using CATIA V5, focusing on carbon fibre structures, laminates, and mould tooling

  • Surface & Shape Design: Create and modify complex surfacing for aerodynamically optimized components and assemblies

  • Mould Tool Development: Design composite mould tools to support efficient and high quality composite manufacturing processes

  • Engineering Support: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and meet production requirements

  • Material & Process Optimization: Work with composite materials and manufacturing methods such as pre-preg layup, autoclave curing, and RTM to optimize performance and weight

  • Problem-Solving & Innovation: Address engineering challenges related to composite structures, structural integrity, and manufacturability

  • Documentation & CAD Management: Maintain accurate design documentation, CAD models, and engineering drawings for production

    Key Requirements:

  • Experience: Proven track record in composite design, carbon fibre engineering, and surfacing within motorsport, aerospace, or automotive industries

  • Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in CATIA V5 (Surfacing, Composite Design, Generative Shape Design)

  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of composite materials, layups, mould tools, and manufacturing techniques

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to tackle complex engineering challenges with innovative solutions

  • Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

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