Senior Composite Technical Authority: Strategy & Innovation Lead

Frazer-Nash Consultancy; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days

Flexible working options

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare membership

Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Composites Technical Authority to oversee multidisciplinary programmes, ensuring innovation and delivery excellence. This role offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience, with a flexible hybrid working pattern.

Key responsibilities include acting as a Technical Authority and shaping the long-term strategy for composite capabilities. The position requires significant experience in composite structures, a proven record in leading analysis programmes, and knowledge of engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the design, analysis, or manufacture of composite structures.
• Proven track record in leading complex structural analysis programmes.
• Deep knowledge of composite structural behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing complex, multidisciplinary programmes, ensuring quality.
• Acting as a Technical Authority, providing oversight on engineering decisions.
• Shaping long-term strategy for composites capability.

Skills

Significant experience in the design, analysis, or manufacture of composite structures

Proven track record in leading complex structural analysis programmes

Deep knowledge of composite structural behaviour

Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and assurance processes

Demonstrable experience in technical leadership, project direction, or capability development

Tools

Abaqus

Ansys

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Composites Technical Authority to oversee multidisciplinary programmes, ensuring innovation and delivery excellence. This role offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience, with a flexible hybrid working pattern.

Key responsibilities include acting as a Technical Authority and shaping the long-term strategy for composite capabilities. The position requires significant experience in composite structures, a proven record in leading analysis programmes, and knowledge of engineering standards.