Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - COMPOSITES

In this role, you'll work across both development and production, helping bring composite structures from prototype through to reliable, repeatable manufacturing. You'll be involved in everything from tooling and process development to resolving issues on the floor and improving product quality.

You'll use systems like TeamCenter or Infor LN to manage data and processes, and tools like Siemens NX to support design and manufacturing integration. A big part of the role is problem-solving - analysing non-conformances, leading root cause investigations, and making sure fixes are implemented properly and don't come back.

We're looking for someone who understands manufacturing at a systems level. You're comfortable working with DFMEA, PFMEA, and other structured problem-solving tools. You've applied Lean or Six Sigma in practice, and you know how to turn data into decisions using SPC and production metrics. Experience with composites is important - whether that's tooling, materials, repairs, or assembly into larger systems. You'll also help define and improve processes so that what we build is not just high-quality, but consistently repeatable.

This role suits someone who takes ownership, works well with others on the floor, and is always looking for ways to improve how things are done-not just maintain the status quo.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Take products from prototype through to full-scale production, making sure they're ready for the real world
• Design and develop composite tooling, moulds, and manufacturing processes
• Work alongside technicians and engineers to solve problems on the floor as they happen
• Investigate non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and make sure fixes actually stick
• Drive improvements across quality, cost, and delivery-not just maintain the status quo
• Build clear, practical procedures so processes are easy to follow and repeatable
• Support validation, testing, and implementation of product and process improvements
• Use data (SPC, Pareto, etc.) to understand performance and guide better decisions

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

You're someone who understands how things get built - not just in theory, but in practice.

• Experience working with ERP/PLM systems (TeamCenter, Infor LN or similar)
• CAD experience, ideally with Siemens NX
• A solid background in manufacturing or production environments
• Strong understanding of quality systems, metrics, and continuous improvement
• Hands-on experience with structured problem-solving (DFMEA, PFMEA, root cause analysis)
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma tools and ways of working
• Experience with composite materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Confidence troubleshooting issues and making decisions in a fast-paced environment

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience in aerospace or other high-performance industries
• Knowledge of advanced composite materials (resins, ablatives, sandwich structures)
• Experience with composite repairs and assembly into larger systems
• Exposure to capacity modelling, value stream mapping, or process mapping
• Comfortable working across teams and communicating with both engineers and technicians

This role suits someone who likes being close to the action - solving real problems, improving how things are built, and taking ownership of the outcome. If this is you, Apply today!