Composites Design Engineer

Job Title: Composites Design Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire
Contract Type: Contract
Rate: £40-42 per hour Outside IR35
Length: 3 Months Initial working Hybrid

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Composites Design Engineer with a strong background in Formula 1 or high-performance motorsport environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, precision-driven setting and has hands-on experience designing composite bodywork from concept through to manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop composite components, primarily bodywork, using Siemens NX.
• Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to final design release.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and tooling teams to ensure designs are optimised for production.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for composite parts and assemblies.
• Apply design-for-manufacture (DFM) principles to ensure efficient and cost-effective production.
• Support tooling design and liaise with suppliers to ensure quality and feasibility.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a Formula 1 or high-level motorsport environment.
• Proficient in Siemens NX CAD software.
• Strong background in composite materials and bodywork design.
• Experience with tooling design and design for manufacture.
• Ability to manage the full design lifecycle from concept to release.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  

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To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales