Computer-Aided Manufacturing Engineer

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the National Composites Centre as part of the Engineering Development group. This entry-level role involves delivering NC programming support and advancing cutting-edge composite manufacturing technologies, contributing to innovative solutions across multiple industries. The NCC promotes a dynamic work environment with a focus on personal and professional growth, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Annual salary reviews

Company paid private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Ideally CATIA v5 and/or 3DExperience.
• Offline NC programming experience.
• Familiarity with composite workbenches and design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver offline NC programming support.
• Support development of novel technology processes.
• Create demonstrators of NCC's manufacturing capability.

Skills

CAD software experience

Automated Fibre Placement

Automated Tape Laying

Filament Winding

Job description

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Part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the National Composites Centre (NCC) is an independent, open-access technology centre focused on addressing some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. You will join this dynamic organisation as it embarks on implementing its 5-year strategy, one that is growth and impact focused.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll join our Engineering Development group working to deliver offline NC programming support and technical direction on exciting projects across a range of industries. You'll support the development of novel technology processes and create demonstrators of the NCC’s manufacturing capability in line with customer needs.

What We’re Looking For

CAD software experience

• Ideally CATIA v5 and/or 3DExperience
• Familiarity with composite workbenches and design
• Experience with automated composite manufacturing technologies
• Examples include but not limited to:
  
  

Automated Fibre Placement (AFP)

Automated Tape Laying (ATL)

Filament Winding (FW)

Ply Nesting

Laser Projection

• Offline NC programming experience of some but not all the above capabilities
• Preferably composite
• Appreciation of tooling solutions for composite parts and their integration with
  
  

automated methods of manufacture

• Appreciation of composite design for manufacture activities and consideration
  
  

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We see your future in ours. Apply now.

Closing date for applications 11th June 2025

Notes/Brief For Recruitment Team

About The Company

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At the NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We’re always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why the NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on the NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!

Diverse challenges – the NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

We look forward to hearing from you. #fulltime

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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