Composite Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motorsport sector is seeking a Composite Design Engineer to develop and optimize composite components. You will be responsible for CAD design, testing support, and collaboration with suppliers, ensuring high-performance outcomes in a dynamic international environment. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and have a strong background in composites, along with proficiency in CAD software.

Benefits

Secure employment relationship

Market-related remuneration

Training and career development

International working environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or similar.
• 2-3 years in a high-performance parts environment.
• Strong background in composites and materials science.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer composite components for motorsport applications.
• Generate CAD models and assembly drawings using Catia V5.
• Support test and validation of composite components.

Skills

Composites

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

CAD

2D/3D GD&T

Surface Design

PLM Systems

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

Windchill

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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