Body Structures Project Engineer / Launch Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in supercars is seeking a Body Structures Project Engineer / Launch Engineer for a rolling contract role. The position involves leading body structure systems design, complying with industry standards, and supporting prototype builds. Candidates must have experience in composites, carbon fibre, and OEM processes, and will work in a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in composites and carbon fibre engineering is essential.
• Strong background in OEM DVP&R processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver body structure systems to meet design specifications.
• Support prototype and production builds ensuring compliance with standards.
• Coordinate design work for timely releases and manufacturability.

Skills

Composites

Carbon fibre

DFM

DFA

Job description

Position: Body Structures Project Engineer / Launch Engineer, Warrington, Cheshire

Location:

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

Position Type:

Rolling contract

About the company:

I am 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:

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

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading automotive, engineering, and technology recruitment consultancy, supporting both permanent and contract roles since 1997.

How to apply:

Submit your application, and our recruiters will contact you. If you know someone suitable, refer them at https://www.contechs.com/refer. Please ensure proof of eligibility to work in the UK and travel within the EU is provided if applicable.