Composites Assembly Technician

Red Bull Powertrains; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsports company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Composites Assembly Technician to contribute to the development of race-ready engines. The role involves detailed assembly of components and collaboration in a high-pressure environment, ensuring top quality standards and effective communication within the team. Excellent benefits and job satisfaction included.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Workplace nursery scheme

Company contributed pension scheme

On-site gym & fitness classes

Free daily food allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Composite Assembly Manufacturing processes, such as Surface Prep, Trimming, and Bonding.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and process sheets.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Manufacturing Shift Lead to understand priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate any deviation from production plans.
• Ensure quality of parts produced, identifying deviations.
• Maintain communication across all shifts and departments.
• Prioritize daily workloads for high utilization and productivity.
• Provide feedback on manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Composite Assembly Manufacturing processes

Verbal and written communication

Interpreting engineering drawings

Teamwork under pressure

Flexibility for additional shifts

Support for training programs

Health and safety compliance

Job description

For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why we love what we do.

Job Description

Red Bull Powertrains has an exciting opportunity to join our team as we transition from building our team’s first Power Units to refining them into a race-ready package, all aimed at delivering the most competitive car on the 2026 Formula One grid. We are seeking a Composites Assembly Technician to help drive the future of motorsport innovation. You will be based at our state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes, designed to produce high-performance Power Units for the 2026 engine regulations.

The Composite Assembly Technician will be responsible for completing detailed trimming, bonding and assembling of complex components and assemblies to the highest quality standards, working in accordance with technical drawing and procedures. This also includes managing build specifications and up revisions in accordance with Production Control and other Engineering departments to meet the tight deadlines set. Technician must be dynamic and could assist with other Manufacturing assembly tasks as and when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work with the Manufacturing Shift Lead & Build Team/Group Leaders to understand the priorities and deadlines.

• Understand production plans to ensure delivery dates will be achieved and communicate any deviation from the plan.

• Responsible for the quality of parts produced, ensuring all appropriate processes are carried out, and that any deviations from specification are identified, and if possible corrected prior to progressing.

• To maintain a good communication channel with all shifts and departments to ensure work is transferred effectively through the company.

• To prioritise daily workloads to ensure utilisation is high and maximise productivity.

• Feedback via Production Engineering and manufacturing improvement, cost or lead-time reduction suggestions

• To always maintain professional standards of housekeeping.

• To ensure that company policies and procedures are followed, seeking advice where appropriate.

Key attributes:

• Extensive knowledge of Composite Assembly Manufacturing processes. – Surface Prep, Trimming, Bonding etc.
• Confident verbal and written communicator with the ability to follow achievable Objectives, Goals, Strategies & Measures.
• The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and process sheets.
• Ability to work in a high-pressured team environment and to be self-motivated to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work flexibly when additional shifts are required.
• Actively support the Apprentice and Junior training programme.
• Champion continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Understand and implement health and safety considerations and ensure these are strictly adhered to at all times.

Not only is this fantastic Composites Assembly Technician role, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Powertrains. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning Grand Prix cars.

Tue, 26 Aug 2025