Composite Design Engineer

Safran Engineering Services; Banbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Banbury is seeking a Composite Design Engineer to focus on the design, development, and testing of advanced composite components. Responsibilities include creating CAD models, overseeing testing, and collaborating across teams. The candidate should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a performance bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Structured training & opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Highly motivated and capable of independent work.
• Able to analyse and solve engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed CAD models and drawings.
• Perform or oversee qualification and development testing.
• Support product lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with other functions for project delivery.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Composite Design Engineer to join the engineering team in Banbury. This role will focus on the design, development, and testing of advanced composite components, supporting both new product introduction and existing product maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed CAD models and drawings, collaborating across teams, and ensuring technical compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Create detailed CAD models and drawings. Some knowledge of FEA would be helpful, but not essential
• Interpret drawings and technical specifications to assess and maintain compliance with all requirements. Where necessary, liaise with engineering management and suppliers to determine technical needs
• Perform or oversee qualification and development testing using in-house and subcontracted test facilities. Analyse test results to verify component and material performance
• Author qualification test procedures and reports
• Collaborate with other functions as needed to ensure successful project delivery
• Support product lifecycle maintenance activities
• Clearly communicate progress on engineering tasks
  
  

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently under clear instruction
• Capable of analysing and solving new engineering problems using first principles
  
  

Desirable Skills:

• Willing to take a hands-on approach to component development and testing methods
• Strong, open, two-way communication skills
• Comfortable working in both office and test-lab environments
• Able to fit into CTG's dynamic and enthusiastic culture, with flexibility around working hours
• Knowledge of Polymer Matrix Composites—including different types of resins, fibres, manufacturing techniques, and testing methods—is beneficial but not essential
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress