Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Staffline; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company in Gloucestershire is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer (Composites) to join their NPI team. This role is perfect for those early in their career, focusing on innovative carbon composite manufacturing technology. Responsibilities include resolving engineering issues and developing test routines. Suitable candidates should have experience in composite manufacture and relevant qualifications. Competitive perks and career development opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Experience in carbon composite manufacture, resin transfer molding (RTM).
• BSc/MSc/HND qualifications.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing engineering issues.
• Developing and utilising new carbon composite manufacturing technology.
• Ensuring manufacturing is represented during product development.

Skills

Experience in carbon composite manufacture

Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies

Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes

Knowledge of 3D printing from CAD

Education

BSc/MSc/HND qualifications

Tools

3D Catia

2D AutoCAD

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

Location: Gloucestershire

Employment type: Permanent position

Sector: Aerospace / Advanced Manufacturing

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stand-out aerospace engineering business as a Manufacturing Engineer in the development of aerospace components of a composite nature. As part of the NPI team, you’ll be at the forefront of technology advancements in carbon composite manufacture. This role is ideal for someone early in their career seeking career development.

Duties

• Working directly with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing engineering issues.
• Developing and utilising new carbon composite manufacturing technology, including Resin Transfer Molding (RTM).
• Ensuring manufacturing is represented during product development and design for manufacture/assembly.
• Developing test routines to establish process parameters for new technologies.
• Employing virtual manufacturing tools to simulate workflow, automation sequences, and space requirements.
• Developing robust, lean solutions for equipment layouts, process design, and product flow.
• Ensuring that process capability, cycle time, and equipment availability targets are achievable.
• Defining equipment lists, spare requirements, and training requirements (production, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance).

Background

• Experience in carbon composite manufacture, resin transfer molding (RTM).
• BSc/MSc/HND qualifications.
• Knowledge of problem‑solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Knowledge of 3D printing from CAD and part production.
• Experience with 3D Catia, 2D AutoCAD and/or another CAD package.

For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or email [e-mail]. Candidates currently in manufacturing, engineering, and composite roles may be suitable.

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