Engineering Manager – CFRP Wheels & Automotive

Carbon ThreeSixty Ltd; Hullavington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon ThreeSixty Ltd. in Chippenham, Wiltshire, seeks an Engineering Manager for CFRP Wheels and Automotive to lead a growing engineering team and own key projects from concept to delivery.

You will work closely with Business Development and Commercial teams, ensure clear documentation, drive process improvements, and mentor engineers to reach their potential in a fast‑moving, innovation‑led environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams within high‑tech manufacturing.
• Experience translating customer requirements into technical deliverables.
• Proven ability to drive projects from concept through delivery and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high‑performing engineering team.
• Work with Business Development and Commercial teams to respond quickly to customer enquiries.
• Take full technical ownership of key projects from concept to delivery and ongoing support.
• Ensure drawings, BOMs, BOPs and documentation reach the shop floor with clear revision control.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to define and maintain critical product characteristics.
• Engage with suppliers to meet project and business needs.
• Drive innovation across engineering and production processes.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the organisation.
• Ensure risk assessments are in place for all engineering‑led processes.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and identify process improvements.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to fulfil their potential.
• Advocate for the business to customers and future employees.
• Be a respected leader who fosters a positive, collaborative environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project ownership

Stakeholder liaison

Quality control

Job description

Engineering Manager – CFRP Wheels and Automotive

Based in our factory in Chippenham, Wiltshire.This is a new role within the fast paced and innovative environment of Carbon ThreeSixty, The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the leadership and growth of the engineering team for our Wheels and Automotive value stream, building on the strong technical and quality base that has been established since the company was founded in 2017.

The team is growing rapidly owing to the increased number of OEM, Hypercar, Aftermarket, Restomod, Commercial Vehicle and Defence related wheel development programmes. As the company continues to grow its presence in the Automotive OE supply chain we are seeking an engineering leader capable of building the required engineering team and rigor to deliver existing and future projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high‑performing engineering team
• Work closely with Business Development and Commercial teams to respond quickly and accurately to customer enquiries
• Take full technical ownership of key projects, from initial concept through to delivery and ongoing support
• Ensure drawings, BOMs, BOPs and documentation reach the shop floor with complete clarity and up‑to‑date revision control
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to define and maintain critical product quality characteristics
• Engage with suppliers to ensure they meet project and business needs
• Drive innovation across engineering and production processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and new technologies
• Support continuous improvement activities across the organisation
• Ensure risk assessments are in place for all engineering‑led processes
• Provide hands‑on technical support, gaining first‑hand understanding of processes and identifying improvements
• Coach, mentor and develop engineering team members to fulfil their potential
• Advocate for the business – both to prospective customers and future employees
• Be a respected leader who inspires confidence and fosters a positive, collaborative environment

We are keen to seek applications from experienced engineers who have a proven track record of delivering design to manufacture projects within the Automotive, Motorsport, Defence or Aerospace Sectors. Prior experience with composites and wheels is preferred but not essential.

This is an opportunity to join a highly innovative and agile company going through a sustained period of rapid growth. Whilst you may not be all that familiar with the Carbon ThreeSixty brand right now, we have been quietly going about our business in the background. We have numerous collaborative projects launching this year that will finally show what the business is capable of delivering.