Composite Design Engineer

Paddock; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Onsite restaurant

Pension salary sacrifice

Company discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Prodrive in the United Kingdom is seeking a Composite Design Engineer to craft high‑performance composite components for aero, body and chassis systems. You will partner with analysts to optimise structures and deliver concept designs through to manufacture, ensuring design integrity and cost targets.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical/automotive degree and have motorsport experience with strong CAD skills, especially Siemens NX.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical/automotive engineering or closely related field.
• Experience designing composite components for high‑performance applications.
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design composite components for aero, body and chassis systems.
• Collaborate with analysts to optimise composite structures.
• Create concept designs and detailed CAD solutions on time and budget.
• Deliver CAD assemblies and release BOMs accurately.
• Maintain current BOM data and consider manufacturing costs.
• Support design reviews and supplier liaison to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Composite design

Motorsport experience

Siemens NX

Teamwork

Materials & processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

# Composite Design EngineerProdriveUnited KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026## About this roleProdrive is the world's leading independent motorsport business and our world championship winning and record-breaking successes are built on the talent, passion and creativity of our people. With a new generation of race and rally programmes on our horizon, we’re entering a phase of growth and opportunity and are looking for talented engineers to help us design and develop elite performance vehicles that will ensure we stay ahead of the game.We have an exciting opportunity for a Composite Design Engineer to join our Engineering Vehicle Design group, to provide composite design expertise across a variety of high-performance motorsport programmes. You will be supporting the design, development and delivery of composite components from concept through to manufacture and track deployment.Key responsibilities:- Design composite components across aerodynamic, body and chassis systems.- Work closely with Structural Analysts to develop and optimise composite systems.- Produce concept designs and detailed engineering solutions that meet performance, weight and cost targets.- Deliver CAD assemblies and detailed designs to agreed timelines and budgets.- Release parts and assembly structures onto Bills of Materials.- Ensure Bills of Materials are accurate, current and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.- Understand and consider the commercial impact of design decisions on component manufacture and future Bill of Materials costs.- Support design reviews and continuous improvement activities across programmes.- Liaison with external suppliers, as well as internal departments and stakeholders to ensure designs are manufacturable, robust and delivered to programme requirements.Who we are looking for...Our ideal candidate:- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.- Experience in a high-performance motorsport design environment.- Proven expertise designing composite components across aerodynamic, bodywork and chassis systems.- A strong understanding of composite design, materials and manufacturing processes.- The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, taking designs from concept through to manufacture.- Excellent CAD skills, with Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience an advantage.- The ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions in a fast-paced, championship-winning environment.- A passion for motorsport, innovation and engineering excellence, with the ambition to help shape the next generation of World Championship-winning rally and endurance race cars.What can we offer you?- An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact- 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days- Training opportunities for continuing professional development- Onsite subsidised staff restaurant- Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes- Cyclescheme- Exercise classes- Paid time off for volunteering- Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert- Social events throughout the year- Exclusive company discounts- Life assuranceWe are an equal opportunities employerAt Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.Come and make a difference.