At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop advanced composite structures for aerospace and defence projects.
- Company: Innovative engineering organisation in aerospace and advanced technology sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finishes on Fridays, generous pension, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on cutting-edge technology that makes a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience with composite structures.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Composites Design Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology within highly regulated engineering environments? We are supporting an innovative engineering organisation operating within the aerospace, defence and advanced technology sectors, seeking a talented engineer to join their growing mechanical design team. This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes, developing next-generation composite structures for mission-critical applications whilst collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the full product development lifecycle.
The Role
As a Composites Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development and certification of advanced composite and hybrid structures, ensuring solutions meet demanding customer, regulatory and performance requirements.
Responsibilities as a Composites Design Engineer will include:
- Designing aerospace composite and hybrid structures using 3D CAD software.
- Producing detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
- Supporting products throughout the design, development and certification lifecycle.
- Working as part of an integrated project team to ensure customer requirements are achieved.
- Developing certification and qualification plans, including QTPs and QTRs.
- Supporting technical reviews and design validation activities.
- Collaborating closely with manufacturing, stress, test and certification teams.
About You as a Composites Design Engineer:
To be successful in this role, you are likely to possess:
- Degree or HND qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience designing fibre reinforced composite structures within aerospace, defence, automotive or similarly regulated industries.
- A strong understanding of composite design methodologies, materials and best practices.
- Experience working with aerospace design and certification processes.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD packages, ideally CATIA V5.
- Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.
- The ability to work effectively within small, collaborative engineering teams.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to continue learning and developing technically.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Early finish every Friday.
- Generous company pension contribution.
- Income protection scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support programme.
- Discounts across a wide range of retailers and services.
- Paid volunteering day.
- Opportunity to work on highly innovative products within a collaborative engineering environment.
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be required to satisfy medical and security clearance requirements, including BPSS checks. Additional restrictions relating to nationality and right to work may apply depending on programme requirements.
Composites Design Engineer employer: ReeVR
Join a pioneering engineering organisation that champions innovation in the aerospace and defence sectors, where your expertise as a Composites Design Engineer will contribute to the development of next-generation composite structures. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work culture, this role offers not only technical challenges but also significant opportunities for career growth and professional development in a supportive environment. Enjoy an early finish every Friday and the chance to work on mission-critical projects that make a real impact.
