Composite Design Engineer

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Composite Design Engineer to work with colleagues and the related engineering functions within Vehicle Design to support in the delivery of the most advanced, performant, and reliable designs to agreed time frames; optimizing mass, stiffness, and design for manufacture.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership and responsibility for specific car components or assemblies that can deliver performance to the car. To be successful in this role you will have a good understanding of the delivery of engineering designs and drawings of composite components, laminates and assemblies in accordance to defined standards and procedures.

As a Composite Design Engineer, you will:

• Work collaboratively with Principal / Senior Engineers and Program Managers to define deliverables and project scope to ensure all requirements are met.
• Proactively address faults, manufacturing queries / feedback, NCR's and other related departmental tasks.
• Take ownership of key aspects of the Vehicle Design Vison, Goals and Strategy to create a best-in-industry high-performance design team.
• Contribute to Research and Development projects within the department.
• Be the Technical authority if requested for their project when the Principal / Senior Engineers are not present. * Deputise for Senior Engineers; if requested and reporting back to peers and project groups (Faults, Design Reviews etc.)
• Track record and demonstration of advanced and reliable design solutions with supporting calculations and unambiguous engineering drawings

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is self-motivated, innovative, and capable of working generally unsupervised to challenging deadlines.
• Can communicate effectively with other engineers both written and verbal and support the wider organisation - Manufacturing, Quality, Prototype and Test, Trackside etc.
• Is degree-level qualified in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or other related engineering discipline.
• Has a minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the motorsport industry.
• Enjoys problem solving, thinking critically and working with others.
• Experience using NX. Teamcenter experience will also be highly desirable.