Production Engineer (Composite Materials)

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 seeking a Production Engineer (Composite Materials) in Barnstaple. The role focuses on developing advanced manufacturing processes, automation, and accurate costings within a global composite materials group.

You will apply CAD/CAM to produce drawings and complex machining programs while driving efficiency and ISO 9001 compliance. The position offers training, progression, and generous benefits with on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/CAM processes and machine operating.
• Background working on composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Research market trends and composite materials to create bespoke client solutions.
• 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 teams on technical solutions and costings.
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:45 - 5, Friday 7:45 - 12.

Skills

CAD/CAM

Composite materials

Machine operating

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Production Engineer (Composite Materials)

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 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

• Experience with CAD/CAM processes and machine operating
• Background working on composite materials

Reference Number: BBBH27239c

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.