Composite Design Engineer in Wootton Under Edge, Gloucestershire

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Role Overview

We have an exciting role for a Composite Design Engineer who will join our client’s team, a developer of electric vehicles whose mission is to bring real engagement and emotion to driving electric performance cars. The successful candidate will contribute to the creation of lightweight, durable structures for our next‑vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance during the manufacturing process to ensure components are produced with precision and adhere to design specifications.
• Develop innovative and efficient composite structures and components for automotive applications, ensuring they meet safety, performance, and quality standards.
• Use surfacing and solid modelling approaches to create detailed 3D CAD models.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and laminate books for component manufacture.
• Cover all aspects of Composite Design from ‘clean sheet’ concept schemes to detailed component design including inserts, tooling, assemblies and associated trim and bond jigging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Industry experience working as a Composite Designer within either a motorsport company or composite manufacturer making components for motorsport applications.
• Knowledge of composite inspection techniques including CMM, laser scanning and NDT.
• Proficient in using CAD software (Siemens NX) and, in particular, complex surface modelling, to create detailed 3D models.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a keen eye for detail to ensure precision in design and analysis.

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, simply apply online using an updated version of your CV and a member of the EVera team will contact you shortly.