Composite Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motorsport sector is seeking a Composite Design Engineer based in Cardiff. The role involves designing lightweight composite components and providing technical solutions. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and hands-on experience with high-performance parts, along with strong CAD skills, particularly in CATIA V5.

Benefits

Secure and long-term employment relationship

Market and performance-related remuneration

Training and career development

Working in an international environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in high-performance parts environment.
• Strong background in composites.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer composite components for motorsport.
• Provide technical engineering solutions for composite problems.
• Support test and validation of composite components.

Skills

Composites

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

CAD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

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