Development Engineer – CAE, CAD & Composites Innovation

Strategic Recruitment Partners; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Recruitment Partners is helping a Chippenham-based specialist in advanced composite structures recruit a Development Engineer on a permanent basis. The role blends desk-based design with hands-on development, contributing to the technology roadmap and production readiness.

You will lead CAE activities (CAD, drafting, CAM), support New Product Introduction, and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Min 2:1 Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.
• Ideally 2+ years experience in an Engineering design environment.
• Proficient in Solidworks CAD Software or equivalent (Solidworks preferred).
• Able to set-up, mesh, run and analyse FE Simulations to model intelligible load cases with realistic outcomes.
• Experienced in conveying engineering data via engineering drawings (GD&T).
• Capable of presenting ideas and information to stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of production methods and processes.
• Experience in project management and managing suppliers.
• Capable of communicating ideas and conveying information in a team based environment.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of LEAN methodology and associated tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise CAE activities including Modelling, Simulation and Drafting.
• Deliver and report on R&D programmes and technology development.
• Support New Product Introduction and enable mechanisation for production.
• Coordinate with the NPI Manager to ensure CAD designs scale for production.
• Ensure ISO9001-compliant design processes and SOPs.

Skills

FEA simulations

GD&T

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Supplier management

Lean methods

Presenting ideas

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (2:1)

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

Strategic Recruitment Partners is helping a Chippenham-based specialist in advanced composite structures recruit a Development Engineer on a permanent basis. The role blends desk-based design with hands-on development, contributing to the technology roadmap and production readiness.

You will lead CAE activities (CAD, drafting, CAM), support New Product Introduction, and collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver on time and on budget.