Senior engineer composites CATIA

Silverstone, UK

As a Development Engineer Composites, you will play a key role in the design and development of composites laminates, and structures. You should possess an understanding of the materials and processes utilized in high-end composite structures applications (Prepreg, cores, tooling, and trimming methodologies).

About Bold Valuable Tech: Our Vision

At Bold, we’re a diverse community, from all over the world and from multiple industries and backgrounds. Combining experience from Automotive, Motorsport, Aerospace and Aviation with skills from concept phase through to full product delivery. Our rapid expansion is a testament to our commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering cutting-edge solutions. We have two engineering divisions, different in their technologies but similarly focused on delivering compelling products to our customers.

In our Applied Engineering division, we are an integral part of the design & development process for our high-performance customers including Formula 1, Motorsport and Automotive. From the initial stages of blank sheet designs to the final production, we assume ownership with a relentless commitment to bringing our clients' visions to life. We contribute across all areas of engineering and in multiple different specialisms including composite & materials, bodywork, aero & structural, powertrain, and tooling.

In our Electrification division, we specialize in R&D of state of the art of battery systems. Taking projects from initial concepts to production: we are designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing the next generation of high-performance batteries to innovative projects for multiple industries. We aim to generate a real impact on the future of electric mobility.

Join us in shaping and improving the future of engineering excellence!

What You Will Do

• Design of composite components, tooling, and jigs using CATIA V5 or 3DX.
• Generate drawings using CATIA V5 (or V6) for composite components, tooling, jigs, and fixtures to support manufacturing requirements.
• Being responsible for technical solutions and client contact.

What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum 6 years of experience working in a similar role.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent R&D design experience.
• Experience in F1 or other Motorsport disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Catia V5 / 3DX.
• Good work practice of surfaces and solids. Broad understanding of CATIA functions and the structuring of Generator files, publications and save management structure for large master product files.
• Excellent understanding of parametric modeling and stable tree structures required to support agile geometry development.
• Understanding of the applications of GD&T and process limitations of composite materials when tolerancing and defining geometries is expected.
• Understanding of composite manufacturing methods.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• FEA and/or CFD experience.

What BOLD offers you

• Competitive compensation related to performance.
• A career development plan in a growing organisation with clear values and vision.
• Real Opportunities to work closely with F1 Teams.
• Regular events and team building activities.
• Matched pension up to 8%.

Our Values

Customer Obsession – Be accountable, be communicative, be unforgettable.
Ownership – Be engaged, be passionate, be committed, be reliable.
Integrity – Be inspiring, be trustworthy, be supportive, be compassionate.
Boldness – Be innovative, be confident, be fearless, be resilient, be authentic.
Excellence – Be the best, be relentless, be positive, be humble.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our core values dictate how we live and work. We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients. A business that is engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels in a working environment that is collaborative and supportive.