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Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Industry: Composite Manufacturing/Motorsport/Automotive/Aerospace
Contract: Perm/Contract roles available
About the Role: A client of mine are seeking highly skilled Design Engineers on both a permanent & contractual basis with expertise in composite manufacturing. This role requires a strong background in carbon fibre structures, surfacing, composite design, and mould tool development, with proficiency in CATIA V5. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality designs for motorsport, automotive, and aerospace applications, working closely with engineering and production teams to create innovative, lightweight, and performance-driven composite solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Composite Design & Engineering: Develop lightweight, high-performance composite components using CATIA V5, focusing on carbon fibre structures, laminates, and mould tooling
- Surface & Shape Design: Create and modify complex surfacing for aerodynamically optimized components and assemblies
- Mould Tool Development: Design composite mould tools to support efficient and high quality composite manufacturing processes
- Engineering Support: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and meet production requirements
- Material & Process Optimization: Work with composite materials and manufacturing methods such as pre-preg layup, autoclave curing, and RTM to optimize performance and weight
- Problem-Solving & Innovation: Address engineering challenges related to composite structures, structural integrity, and manufacturability
- Documentation & CAD Management: Maintain accurate design documentation, CAD models, and engineering drawings for production
Key Requirements:
- Experience: Proven track record in composite design, carbon fibre engineering, and surfacing within motorsport, aerospace, or automotive industries
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in CATIA V5 (Surfacing, Composite Design, Generative Shape Design)
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of composite materials, layups, mould tools, and manufacturing techniques
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to tackle complex engineering challenges with innovative solutions
- Collaboration: Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
