Composite Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsport seeks an engineer with expertise in composite materials. This role involves designing lightweight components, conducting validations, and collaborating with suppliers, suitable for candidates with a strong engineering background and CAD skills. The position promises a secure and dynamic work environment with ample growth opportunities.

Benefits

Secure and long-term employment relationship

Market and performance-related remuneration

Training and career development

Working in an international and dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a high-performance parts environment.
• Strong understanding of materials science and mechanical engineering.
• Ability to work under pressure and minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer composite components for motorsport applications.
• Support test and validation of composite components.
• Work with suppliers for tool design and manufacturability.

Skills

Composites background

Materials science

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

CAD (CATIA V5)

Technical drawing experience

Surface design knowledge

PLM System knowledge

Problem-solving

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical engineering

Tools

CAD (CATIA V5)

PLM System (Windchill)

Job description

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• Design and engineer composite components for motorsport applications
• Provide technical engineering solutions for lightweight composite problems and designs
• 3D design (surface design) of composite components across multiple vehicle projects, external (bodywork) and internal
• 3D detailed design CAD models and assembly installations plus related 2D technical manufacturing and assembly drawings using Catia V5
• Define joint design, adhesive and fixing strategies
• Generate and define Ply books / laminates with composite and FEA engineers
• Support test and validation of composite components plus support design of any required test jigs and or rigs
• Support vehicle and test car builds and problem solve technical related issues
• Work with suppliers to support tool design, layup optimization and manufacturability of composite components

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical engineering or similar background
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a comparable environment working with high performance parts
• Have a strong composites background with a solid understanding of materials science and mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Good knowledge of CAD (CATIA V5 preferable) and 2D or 3D GD&T technical drawing experience
• Experience and knowledge of surface design is a plus
• Knowledge of PLM System (Windchill preferable)
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal guidance and to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Fluent English is compulsory

Our Offer

• Secure and long-term employment relationship
• Market and performance-related remuneration
• Training and career development
• Working in an international and dynamic environment