Composite Manufacturing Team Leader

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Red Bull Advanced Technologies as a Composite Manufacturing Team Leader, where you will oversee the composite manufacturing team, ensuring quality output and effective management strategies. This role combines leading innovative engineering solutions with excellence in composite production, empowering you to contribute to groundbreaking projects in a high-performance environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Authority in Composite Manufacturing requirements.
• Excellent technical knowledge of composite tooling and materials.
• Extensive knowledge of cores & inserts in performance manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day output and quality of the composite team.
• Ensure compliance with ISO certification and 6S methodology.
• Contribute to Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and validation of engineering stages.

Skills

Composite Manufacturing

Technical Knowledge

Operational Knowledge

Quality Standards

Vacuum Bagging

Job description

At Red Bull Advanced Technologies, we believe that the key to extraordinary innovation lies in the strength of our team. We push boundaries together—combining diverse perspectives with a shared drive for performance at the highest level. Here, you’re empowered to be yourself, challenge the status quo, and contribute to cutting-edge solutions that shape the future. If you’re ready to push limits while staying true to who you are, join us on the journey to redefine what’s possible.

We are looking for a Composite Manufacturing Team Leader to join our team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day output, quality, and management of the composite manufacturing team. Ensuring the labour capacity, skill set, and manufacturing strategy is established to deliver projects right first time (RFT) to achievable plans. To develop the composite manufacturing team, improving performance, reducing costs without effecting quality or lead-time.

Key accountabilities

• To provide a working environment and organisation in line with ISO certification and 6S lean methodology
• To provide access to essential business system Hardware & Software required to adequately perform direct workshop functions.
• To ensure Standard Production Specifications (SPS) are available, accessible, revision controlled and current.
• To contribute to the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) validating the Production Engineering stages including Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Design for Manufacture (DFM) & Budget.
• Ensure a validated technical instruction method & task signoff approval process is available & accessible for each part within the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing suitable capacity control in line with utilisation and programme deliverables targets.
• Ensure Manufacturing History Record (MHR) documentation is available, accessible, and maintained for each part within the manufacturing process.

Essential competencies

• An authority of Composite Manufacturing requirements and operational demands, able to confirm adequate technical instruction against to successfully & reliable carry out tasks, right first time, to schedule.
• Demonstrate excellent technical & operational knowledge of the composite tooling cycle from pattern to mould tool establishing suitable quality standards are achieved right first time (RFT).
• Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge of pre-preg & dry cloth materials, laminate specification, weaving orientation, use of herringbone patterns, complex layup procedures/techniques, use of mandrels (or similar), technical adhesives, cure management, fitting methods, structural properties respecting & achieving visual carbon detailing expectations.
• Extensive knowledge of cores & inserts commonly used with performance composite manufacturing and their handling, preparation, and installation methods.
• Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge of reliable vacuum bagging a wide range of components moulds using industry techniques and procedures.

At Red Bull Advanced Technologies, we turn ambitious ideas into game-changing reality. Using the expertise that powers championship-winning F1 cars, we tackle some of the biggest engineering challenges—from advanced mobility to sustainable technology. We are a team that collaborates fearlessly, thinks boldly, and executes flawlessly. With a competitive salary, you will also enjoy:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

You’ll have everything you need to drive innovation at the highest level. If you’re ready to push boundaries, apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

At Red Bull Racing & Technology, we believe our greatest strength is our people. We celebrate every success — together — and know that trust and collaboration are what drive us forward as one team.

We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive, no matter their background or identity. Diversity fuels creativity, and inclusion unlocks potential. That’s why we actively foster a culture where you can bring your full self to work, feel you belong, and be part of something extraordinary.