Graduate Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Materials)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical

Regular company social events

Early Friday finish

On-site parking

Training and progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited seeks a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Materials) in Barnstaple. The role offers training progression and a clear path to advanced manufacturing expertise, focusing on composite materials, automation and costings.

You will develop processes, create CAD drawings and CAM programs, and collaborate with customers and suppliers. The package includes £30,000–£35,000, 25 days holiday and private medical cover, with an early Friday finish and on-site

Qualifications

• Graduate with degree in Composite Engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in automation and machining processes.
• Willing to learn CAD/CAM and costings with training.

Responsibilities

• Research market trends and composite materials for client solutions.
• Improve manufacturing processes to boost efficiency.
• Create 3D models and technical drawings using CAD.
• Develop and verify machining programs with CAM.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and engineering issues.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams on solutions and costings.
• Work schedule: Mon-Thu 7:45–5, Fri 7:45–12.

Skills

Composite materials

CAD/CAM

Automation

Manufacturing processes

Education

Composite Engineering

Materials Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAM

Job description

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Materials)

£30,000 - £35,000 Training Progression 25 Days Holiday Private Medical Regular Company Social Events Early Friday Finish On Site Parking Barnstaple

Are you a recent graduate with a qualification in Composite Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a similar discipline, looking to launch your career with a specialist company offering full training and excellent progression opportunities?

On offer is the opportunity to join a global manufacturing group, specialising in innovative composite and polymer products.

The company supplies high-performance materials and components to a range of industries, including Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Automotive, Transport and Industrial markets.

You will play a key role in developing and improving manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on automation and advanced machining.

This will involve researching and selecting the most suitable composite materials based on client requirements, enabling the development of bespoke solutions.

You will also utilise CAD/CAM programming to produce technical drawings and complex machining programmes, while continuously improving process efficiency.

Additionally, you will support the preparation of accurate product costings while ensuring manufacturing processes comply with ISO 9001 standards.

This role would suit a recent graduate with a degree in Composite Engineering or a related discipline, looking to develop their career within advanced manufacturing

The Role

Researching into market trends and composite materials to create bespoke solution for clients Improve existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency Produce 3D models, assemblies and technical drawings using CAD Develop and prove complex machining programmes using CAM Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing and engineering issues Work with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams on technical solutions and product costings Monday to Thursday, 7:45 - 5, Friday, 7:45 - 12

The Person

Degree in Composite Engineering or relevant field

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.