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 R...