Composite Manufacturing Engineer — CAD & MRP Optimisation

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent in Poole, Dorset, seeks an experienced engineer to translate CAD designs into efficient manufacturing processes for large composite structures. You will develop manufacturing instructions, manage BOMs and routings, and design jigs and moulds to support production.

The role covers collaboration with production, quality and engineering across Marine, Defence, Aerospace, and UAV sectors, ensuring manufacturability, cost effectiveness and compliance with safety and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in composites manufacturing, including prepreg/infusion/open moulding.
• Strong CAD proficiency in 2D and 3D design and documentation.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement.
• Familiarity with ISO/AS quality standards and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, lay‑up guides and inspection docs.
• Review customer drawings to develop practical manufacturing methods and templates.
• Develop manufacturing solutions for complex composite components.
• Set up BOMs and routings in the MRP system and manage part numbers.
• Design moulds, jigs, fixtures and other production aids.
• Support cost estimation for new and existing projects.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and quality teams.
• Act as technical contact for customers and suppliers.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and quality.

Skills

2D CAD

3D CAD

Rhino

SolidWorks

Lean manufacturing

Quality standards

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

Job description

Morson Talent in Poole, Dorset, seeks an experienced engineer to translate CAD designs into efficient manufacturing processes for large composite structures. You will develop manufacturing instructions, manage BOMs and routings, and design jigs and moulds to support production.

The role covers collaboration with production, quality and engineering across Marine, Defence, Aerospace, and UAV sectors, ensuring manufacturability, cost effectiveness and compliance with safety and ISO standards.