Composite Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Motorsport and Formula 1 manufacturer as a Composite Design Engineer. This exciting role involves designing and developing composite structures for various applications, requiring a strong understanding of composite materials and excellent CAD skills. You'll work collaboratively in a dynamic engineering environment, leading the creation of innovative designs while balancing mass, stiffness, and budget constraints. If you are a proactive and creative engineer who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of composite materials and engineering standards.
• Experience producing and reviewing assemblies and component documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of conceptual and detailed designs for composite components.
• Ensure clear communication across departments during the design process.

Skills

Composite Materials

CAD Skills

Technical Drawings

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Catia V5

Siemens NX

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Composite Design Engineer (Contractor) to join a leading Motorsport and Formula 1 Manufacturer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing composite structures and components for various applications. This role demands a strong understanding of composite materials, excellent CAD skills (Catia V5 or NX), and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic engineering environment.

Key Duties:

1. Lead the creation of both conceptual and detailed designs for composite components and systems.
2. Deliver lightweight, cost-effective, and structurally sound solutions by balancing mass, stiffness, and budgetary constraints.
3. Contribute to structural and functional assessments by supporting analysis and validation efforts.
4. Work cross-functionally with internal teams such as aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, electronics, structural engineering, powertrain, stress analysis, R&D, and production.
5. Ensure clear, concise communication across departments and throughout the design process.
6. Take ownership of design issues, performing in-depth investigations and driving timely resolutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive and creative engineer with the ability to work independently and meet tight project deadlines.
• A solid understanding of technical drawings and engineering standards, with experience producing and reviewing assemblies and component documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of contributing effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proficient in CAD, with prior experience using Catia/3DX or Siemens NX.