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Commutable from Oxford, Reading, Abingdon, Didcot, Newbury and surrounding areas

Are you a Design Engineer with a strong understanding of composite materials, looking to join an industry leading company where you will take the technical lead on groundbreaking projects?

On offer is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a rapidly expanding business who are at the forefront of their sector, where you will play an integral role, moulding the department and putting your own stamp on the business.

This nationally-renowned business operate at the fore-front of their industry supplying high quality products to a variety of sectors. As they continue to develop innovative equipment, they are constantly expanding alongside technological advancements.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the engineering division, whilst being responsible for all aspects of the company's current and new products in development. This role will be based out of their modern purpose-built facility and will be overseeing all design objectives.

This role would suit a Design Engineer with a strong understanding of composite materials, who is looking to manage their own team and put their own stamp on the business.

The Role:

Managing and supporting the company's new and existing products in development
Project management
Management and overseeing of non-design resourcesThe Person:

Strong understanding of composites/composite materials
Proven experience in a design role
Experience using CATIA V5ref: (phone number removed)
Design Engineer, Engineering, Designing, Manufacturing, Automotive, Automotive Design, CATIA, V5, Motorsport, Production, Solidworks, AutoCAD, CAD, 2D, 3D, Product, Development, Drawings, Structures, Mechanical, Mechanic, Technical, Designer, NPD, HNC, HND, Qualification.
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact [Alex Marks] at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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