Body Structures Project Engineer / Launch Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supercar industry is seeking a body structures engineer with expertise in composites and carbon fibre. In this hybrid role, you'll be responsible for delivering structural systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting the production process. This position offers a rolling contract with competitive salary and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a body structures engineer in automotive.
• Strong understanding of industry and legislative compliance.
• Experience with OEM DVP&R processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver body structure systems to meet design specifications.
• Support prototype and production build processes.
• Design and manufacture carbon fibre components.

Skills

Experience with composites

Carbon fibre knowledge

Design engineering

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in engineering

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04.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Hybrid Working - 3-4 days onsite in Woking, Surrey

Position Type: Rolling contract

About the company:

I am currently recruiting for a high-end, low-volume client specializing in supercars, based in Surrey. They are seeking a body structures engineer with experience in composites and carbon fibre.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and deliver body structure systems to meet design specifications and styling goals.
• Support prototype and production build processes.
• Ensure components and assemblies comply with industry and business standards.
• Assist in problem solving during virtual and physical builds.
• Assess engineering prototypes for issues or risks and mitigate accordingly.
• Estimate costs and manage budgets for new designs.
• Represent the department in design reviews and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal, industry, legislative standards.
• Coordinate design work for timely releases and manufacturing input.
• Design and manufacture of carbon fibre components.
• Create and manage engineering technical specifications.
• Experience with OEM DVP&R processes.
• Implement DFM and DFA principles.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading automotive, design, engineering, technology, and innovation recruitment consultancy, established in 1997. We support our employees through an in-house Contractor Care Team and act as an employment agency for both permanent and contract roles.

How to apply:

If interested, submit your application, and a recruiter will contact you.

Referral bonus: Up to £600 for referring suitable candidates: https://www.contechs.com/refer

Eligibility: Applicants must have proof of immediate, ongoing, and valid eligibility to work full-time in the UK and travel within the EU.