Design Engineer - Composite Structural Engineering

Gurit; Newport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Gurit is seeking a Composite Design Engineer to join its UK team based in Newport, Isle of Wight. You will work within a full-service composite group providing design, analysis, and support for projects across marine, wind energy, and industrial sectors.

The ideal candidate has more than two years of hands-on experience in composite engineering, with solid knowledge of both theory and practical manufacturing methods. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Material Science or related field.
• Knowledge and experience of working with structural composite materials and building methods.
• Fluent in English, both speaking and writing - essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning, project management and client liaison on engineering projects under supervision.
• Conceptual structural design and detailed design and analysis of composite projects under supervision.
• Assist in development of innovative and efficient engineering solutions and working methods.
• Develop technical capability and broaden engineering knowledge across markets.
• Develop project, commercial and personnel management skills.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Material Science or related

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

Altair Hyperworks

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Composite Structural Engineering, is a part of the Marine and Industrial Business Unit of the Gurit Group, and has teams in the UK, France and New Zealand. We provide composite engineering services to designers and manufacturers and work alongside long-standing customers in various markets such as Marine, Transportation, Architecture and Wind Energy.

We are currently looking for a Composite Design Engineer to join our engineering team in our UK in a full-time position. The office is based in Newport, Isle of Wight.

You will be working as part of a full-service composite team with integrated design consultancy, mechanical testing, and materials supply and processing that serves customers across the EMEA.

You will work with our engineering team carrying out engineering of projects for composite structures to the highest quality standard and within timescales and budget targets.

You will need to have more than 2 years experience working in the field as a composite engineer with experience in a consultancy business preferred. We are looking for someone with a firm grasp on both theoretical and practical aspects of designing and building with composites

The role will involve carrying out engineering on a wide range of projects using analytical and design skills, in collaboration with a project team. There will be regular interaction with colleagues as well clients, both external and with the materials and technology departments of Gurit. Being self confident, with great communication and organization skills is a must.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering, Material Science or related.
• Knowledge and experience of working with structural composite materials and building methods.
• Knowledge of Rhino and/or SolidWorks (or other 3-D CAD Packages) advantageous
• Knowledge of Altair Hyperworks and experience of Finite Element Analysis advantageous
• Knowledge of marine and industrial composite structures would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Gurit product range is advantageous.
• Fluent in English, both speaking and writing skills - essential.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for

• Planning, project management and client liaison on engineering projects under the supervision of a more experienced engineer.
• Conceptual structural design and detailed design and analysis of composite engineering projects under the supervision of a more experienced engineer.
• Assist in the development of innovative and efficient engineering solutions and working methods
• Develop own technical capability and broaden engineering knowledge across different markets
• Develop project, commercial and personnel management skills

You'll need high standards as your work will be provided to external customers for manufacture and we take pride in the quality of our designs.

Why Gurit

The key to our success is our dedicated and passionate people! We value diversity as different perspectives combined will help us reach the most ground-breaking solutions. With the constantly increasing demand for composite solutions we are eager to recruit new talents and bring even more creativity and ambition into our team.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK