Composite Manufacturing Team Leader (RBAT)

Red Bull

High Wycombe

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Red Bull Advanced Technologies seeks a Composite Manufacturing Team Leader to direct day-to-day composite production activities, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of components for innovative engineering projects. You will lead a team of technicians and chargehands, delivering plans while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in prepreg carbon fibre processes, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Qualifications

Significant experience within composite manufacturing.
Strong understanding of prepreg carbon fibre manufacturing processes.
Previous experience leading or supervising manufacturing teams.
Knowledge of laminating, vacuum bagging, autoclave curing, bonding, trimming and assembly processes.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a team of composite manufacturing technicians and chargehands.
Deliver production plans in line with quality, cost and delivery targets.
Drive a strong safety-first and Right First Time culture.
Monitor performance, resolve production issues and escape risks proactively.
Support training, performance management and team development activities.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality and productivity.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production Control and Programme teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Leadership

Drawings interpretation

Prepreg carbon fibre

Laminating

Vacuum bagging

Autoclave curing

Bonding & assembly

Problem-solving

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Composite Manufacturing Team Leader (RBAT)

2026-10-01T00:00:00

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, GB, HP11 2

Application Deadline: 2026-11-02T14:00:34.683

Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) are looking for a Composite Manufacturing Team Leader to lead day-to-day composite production activities, ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of components for a variety of innovative engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a team of composite manufacturing technicians and chargehands.
Deliver production plans in line with quality, cost and delivery targets.
Drive a strong safety-first and Right First Time culture.
Monitor performance, resolve production issues and escape risks proactively.
Support training, performance management and team development activities.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality and productivity.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production Control and Programme teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Requirements

Significant experience within composite manufacturing.
Strong understanding of prepreg carbon fibre manufacturing processes.
Previous experience leading or supervising manufacturing teams.
Knowledge of laminating, vacuum bagging, autoclave curing, bonding, trimming and assembly processes.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within a fast-paced production environment.

About Red Bull Advanced Technologies

At Red Bull Advanced Technologies, we take the winning mindset of Formula 1 and apply it to pioneering cutting-edge technology across industries. Whether it's high-performance automotive, aerospace, or groundbreaking new sectors, we push the limits of engineering excellence. Our success is built on collaboration, trust, and the relentless pursuit of innovation.

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