Composite Design Engineer

XQ Technical; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Northampton is seeking a highly motivated Composite Design Engineer to join their team. This role involves leading the design and development of innovative composite components for high-performance applications in motorsport. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in composite design, strong CAD skills, and a passion for engineering. An attractive contract opportunity awaits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in composite design engineering, ideally within motorsport.
• Strong understanding of composite materials and manufacturing principles.
• Hands-on design experience of composite components.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of composite components for high-performance applications.
• Generate lightweight, manufacturable composite designs from concept to production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for quality and cost-effective designs.

Skills

Composite design engineering

3D CAD tools

Structural behaviour understanding

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA V5/3DX

Job description

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A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Composite Design Engineer to join a cutting-edge engineering team at the forefront of motorsport and high-performance engineering. This role is ideal for an experienced design engineer with a strong background in composite structures and a passion for delivering innovative, lightweight, and high-performance solutions.

You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to world-class vehicle programmes across Formula 1, motorsport, and advanced technology sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and development of advanced composite components and assemblies for high-performance applications.
• Generate robust, lightweight, and manufacturable composite designs from concept through to production, including laminate definitions, ply books, core specifications, and bonding strategies.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and quality targets, and are aligned with tooling and process requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, material selections, and continuous improvement initiatives across composite systems and structures.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and development phases with clear documentation and problem-solving input.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in composite design engineering, ideally within motorsport, Formula 1, aerospace, or other high-performance industries.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, structural behaviour, and design for manufacturing principles (layup, tooling, trimming, bonding).
• Hands-on design experience of composite components such as monocoques, bodywork, wings, crash structures, floor assemblies, and internal panels.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX or CATIA V5/3DX, including surfacing and parametric modelling for composite applications.
• Knowledge of relevant composite standards, testing methods, and performance criteria is advantageous.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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