Design Engineer M-F

Safran Electronics & Defense; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Banbury is looking for a Composite Design Engineer. The role involves designing and testing advanced composite components, creating detailed CAD models, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently under clear instruction.
• Capable of analysing and solving engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed CAD models and drawings.
• Interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Perform qualification and development testing.

Skills

Analysing engineering problems

Strong communication

Knowledge of Polymer Matrix Composites

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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We are seeking a Composite Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Banbury. This role will focus on the design, development, and testing of advanced composite components, supporting both new product introduction and existing product maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed CAD models and drawings, collaborating across teams, and ensuring technical compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

•Create detailed CAD models and drawings. Some knowledge of FEA would be helpful, but not essential.
• Interpret drawings and technical specifications to assess and maintain compliance with all requirements. Where necessary, liaise with engineering management and suppliers to determine technical needs.
• Perform or oversee qualification and development testing using in-house and subcontracted test facilities. Analyse test results to verify component and material performance.
• Author qualification test procedures and reports.
• Collaborate with other functions as needed to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support product lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Clearly communicate progress on engineering tasks.

Job Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently under clear instruction.
• Capable of analysing and solving new engineering problems using first principles.

Desirable Skills:

• Willing to take a hands-on approach to component development and testing methods.
• Strong, open, two-way communication skills.
• Comfortable working in both office and test-lab environments.
• Able to fit into CTG's dynamic and enthusiastic culture, with flexibility around working hours.
• Knowledge of Polymer Matrix Composites—including different types of resins, fibres, manufacturing techniques, and testing methods—is beneficial but not essential.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.