Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Materials / R&D)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

25 days holiday

Private medical

Regular company social events

Early Friday finish

On-site parking

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Materials / R&D) in Barnstaple. You will develop advanced manufacturing processes, focusing on automation and machining, and utilise CAD/CAM to produce precise drawings and programs.

The role offers training, progression and a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will work within a global manufacturing group supplying high-performance composite materials across Aerospace, Defence, Medical

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/CAM processes in manufacturing environments.
• Background in composite manufacturing or machining is preferred.
• Ability to develop and improve manufacturing processes while ensuring quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop manufacturing processes with a focus on automation.
• Create 3D models, assemblies and technical drawings using CAD.
• Develop and prove complex CAM machining programs.
• Assist in product costings and work with teams to resolve issues.

Skills

CAD/CAM

Composite materials

Process improvement

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Materials / R&D)

GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 + Training + Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Private Medical + Regular Company Social Events + Early Friday Finish + On Site Parking

Barnstaple

Are you a Production Engineer, with a composite materials or machining background, looking to play a key role in the development of advanced manufacturing processes and automation?

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 Manufacturing Engineer with experience using CAD/CAM, who has background working with composite materials.

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 issuesWork 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

• Experience with CAD/CAM processes
• Working history within Composite Manufacturing environments

Reference Number: BBBH27239e

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.