Composite Manufacturing Team Leader (RBAT)

Red Bull; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

A pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

And many more!

Job summary

Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) seeks a Composite Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee day-to-day composite production activities in Northampton, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of components for innovative projects.

You will lead a team of technicians and chargehands, deliver production plans, drive safety and Right First Time culture, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Programme teams to enable successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in composite manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of prepreg carbon fibre processes.
• Experience leading or supervising manufacturing teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of technicians and chargehands.
• Deliver production plans aligned with quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Drive safety-first and Right First Time culture.
• Monitor performance, resolve issues and escalate risks.
• Support training, performance management and team development.
• Champion continuous improvement across safety, quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production Control and Programme teams.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Prepreg carbon fibre

Team leadership

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Fast-paced production

Job description

Composite Manufacturing Team Leader (RBAT)

2026-10-01T00:00:00

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, GB, NN1 2

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

Overview

Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT) is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee day-to-day composite production activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of components for a range 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 escalated 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. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:

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

Join Us

If you're ready to be part of a team that's redefining the future,

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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 escalated 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.

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. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:

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

If you're ready to be part of a team that's redefining the future,