Senior Composites Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace

Prattwhitney; Kilkeel; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Onsite parking

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Flex benefits

Opportunities for progression

Staff Discounts

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Kilkeel, NI, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites to join on-site. You will lead development of composite manufacturing solutions, build cost models, and drive improvements across teams with a focus on quality, cost and delivery.

The role requires at least 2 years in a similar position, CAD experience, and a strong background in composites costing and process development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a comparable professional role.
• 1 year's working experience in use of CAD.
• Experience in should costing of composites manufacturing processes and materials.
• Third-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative composite manufacturing solutions to complex problems that improve product performance, quality, cost and competitiveness.
• Establish solid cost models for new composite concepts and manufacturing solutions to support Business Case decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance and organisational profitability and lead proposals to deliver these improvements.
• Evaluate and introduce new composite materials, manufacturing processes and external capabilities to improve efficiency, quality and performance.
• Act as a key Composites Manufacturing Engineering contact when working with customers and regulatory authorities on advanced manufacturing methodologies.
• Lead the development of new composite products from initial concept and prototyping through to production and industrialisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Engineering and Manufacturing teams to deliver projects within agreed cost, quality and schedule requirements.
• Provide technical direction on assigned projects, ensuring engineering activities align with wider programme and business objectives.
• Lead and mentor engineers on new projects, promoting industry best practice and innovative manufacturing approaches.
• Support product testing and validation activities, balancing technical performance with weight, cost and schedule requirements.
• Promote technical collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams, departments and sites.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD

Job description

Collins Aerospace Kilkeel, NI, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites to join on-site. You will lead development of composite manufacturing solutions, build cost models, and drive improvements across teams with a focus on quality, cost and delivery.

The role requires at least 2 years in a similar position, CAD experience, and a strong background in composites costing and process development.