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Senior Composite Engineer
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Mazco Recruitment are proud to partner with a leading high-performance engineering business in Abingdon, seeking an experienced Senior Composite Engineer to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in composites, tooling, and laminate manufacture, ideally gained within F1, motorsport, automotive, or aerospace environments.
The Role
You’ll take a lead role in the design, development, and delivery of composite tooling and components – from concept through to production. This position requires both technical expertise and hands-on problem-solving, ensuring high-quality, repeatable results across advanced manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the design and development of composite tooling to enable efficient, high-quality production.
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Optimise manufacturing processes using advanced materials and progressive technologies.
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Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to ensure consistent, cost-effective production.
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Provide technical oversight during prototype builds and production runs, resolving issues and driving improvement.
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Support the introduction of new materials, laminating methods, and processes to boost performance and efficiency.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet demanding structural and aesthetic requirements.
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Conduct engineering analysis to validate structure, process feasibility, and material performance.
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Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.
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Maintain documentation, specifications, and reports to support manufacturing standards and project delivery.
Experience & Qualifications
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Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Automotive, Motorsport, or Aerospace Engineering.
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Proven track record in composite manufacture, tooling design, and laminating within F1, motorsport, or aerospace industries.
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Strong understanding of prepregs, resins, cores, adhesives, and composite processes.
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Proficient in CAD design (CATIA preferred) for component and tooling development.
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Practical problem-solving skills with a hands-on engineering mindset.
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Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Desirable
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Experience managing suppliers and outsourced composite manufacturing.
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Knowledge of lightweight structures and performance-critical vehicle components.
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Previous team or project leadership within a composite manufacturing environment.
What’s on Offer
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Work on cutting-edge projects across F1, motorsport, and high-performance engineering.
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Opportunity to shape and refine composite manufacturing processes.
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