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.

    Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

    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