Latest Composites Engineer Jobs

Materials Test Engineer (Composites/ Adhesives)

This role involves manufacturing, testing, and evaluating composite materials and adhesives within a workshop environment. You'll work as part of a small technical team to support a high-profile client base in aerospace, Formula One, and defence sectors. The position offers hands-on technical development with a focus on gaining expert-level knowledge and long-term career growth.

Rise Technical Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £41,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Materials Engineer

This role involves providing expert guidance on materials and processes to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems in aviation. The engineer will conduct in-depth material investigations, particularly focused on metallic materials and joining technologies, support R&D initiatives, and collaborate with suppliers and customers. Emphasis is placed on root cause analysis, technical reporting, and mentoring junior engineers within a high-integrity aerospace environment.

Safran Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, LU7 9QU, United Kingdom

AMP - Acoustically assisted Manufacturing of functional Polymers

This PhD project focuses on developing acoustic methods to control particle organisation and crystallisation in polymer composites during manufacturing. The candidate will design and build an ultrasonic patterning system, conduct experiments from room temperature to 200°C, and characterise resulting materials using advanced techniques. The research aims to transition acoustic control from lab-scale to industrially relevant, high-temperature processing conditions.

University of Warwick Coventry, University Of Warwick, Warwick, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £21 pa

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CNC Miller

The CNC Miller role involves operating and setting 5-axis CNC milling machines to produce composite and metallic components for the aerospace and defence industries. Responsibilities include manual machining, interpreting technical drawings, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Response Personnel Chatteris, United Kingdom £16 – £18 pa

On-site Permanent

Plant Operations & Maintenance Supervisor - Composite Building Products

Supervise plant operations and maintenance teams, overseeing daily production tasks and ensuring targets are met. Lead planned preventative maintenance and perform hands-on mechanical repairs on GRP composite and aluminium processing equipment. Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to reduce downtime and improve plant reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Mitchell Maguire Co151Ad, United Kingdom £28,000 – £35,000 pa

Principal Scientist - Polymer Chemistry

Lead and deliver complex R&D and scale-up projects in polymer chemistry, from lab to pilot scale, within a multidisciplinary team focused on sustainable polymers, advanced materials, and next-generation manufacturing technologies. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior scientists, and contribute to strategic innovation and business development. Work spans novel polymer synthesis, process optimisation, and commercialisation across high-impact sectors including batteries, coatings, and composites.

SRG Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £49,045 – £65,045 pa

Principal Scientist - Polymer Chemistry

Lead and deliver complex polymer chemistry R&D projects from concept to pilot-scale, with a focus on scaling polymerisation processes and developing next-generation materials. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior scientists, and contribute to strategic innovation in sustainable polymers and advanced manufacturing within a multidisciplinary team.

SRG County Durham, United Kingdom £49,045 – £65,045 pa

Innovations Technologist

Lead product development projects from concept to production, conducting lab and pilot trials to create high-performance, custom materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver innovative technical solutions. Analyze data, source raw materials, and support quality and operations in a growing manufacturing environment.

manucomm recruitment Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom £42,000 pa

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Materials)

This role involves developing and optimising manufacturing processes for composite materials, with a focus on automation and advanced machining. You'll create bespoke solutions using CAD/CAM to produce technical drawings and machining programmes, while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. The position supports product development across aerospace, defence, medical, and automotive sectors, with collaboration across engineering teams and external partners.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Barnstaple, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

Manufacturing Engineer (Composite Materials)

This role involves developing and optimising advanced manufacturing processes for composite materials, with a focus on automation and precision machining. You'll use CAD/CAM to create technical drawings and machining programmes, research new materials, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver custom solutions. The position supports continuous improvement in a high-performance, ISO 9001-compliant environment serving aerospace, defence, and medical sectors.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Barnstaple, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Senior Composite Materials Engineer

This role involves supporting composite material activities in a production environment, focusing on resolving production issues, improving composite parts for cost or quality, and contributing to material selection and qualification. The engineer will collaborate with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams, while also engaging in future aircraft development and industrialization projects. It requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience in composite materials and processes.

airbus United Kingdom

Project Engineer/Manager - Composite Parts

Lead the introduction of two new composite parts into full production, managing end-to-end NPI projects from planning to delivery. Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and external stakeholders to meet technical, commercial, and compliance requirements. Drive project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation while ensuring adherence to industry standards in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Michael Page Business Support Newbury, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Composite Fitter

This role involves assembling, bonding, and finishing high-performance composite components used in aerospace, defence, automotive, and space applications. The Composite Fitter will work from engineering drawings and CAD data, perform precision assembly tasks, and ensure strict adherence to quality, safety, and security standards. The position requires hands-on use of tools and measuring equipment, with a strong focus on quality control and process compliance within an advanced manufacturing environment.

Owen Daniels Sn28Hb, United Kingdom

Mechanical Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, and testing of advanced aerospace and space systems, including structural components and liquid propellant tanks. The engineer will take technical ownership of development projects, conduct engineering reviews, and collaborate across production, quality, and suppliers. Work includes hands-on product development with complex materials such as composites and high-performance alloys.

Venus Recruitment Frimley, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Senior Mechanical / Structural Engineer

This role involves leading the design and analysis of mechanical components and complex multi-material structures for submarine propulsors and maritime defence systems. The engineer will deliver projects from concept through testing and production, applying advanced structural and mechanical engineering principles in a high-integrity environment. Key activities include technical leadership, Finite Element Analysis, compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.

Matchtech Gosport, United Kingdom £56,250 – £62,500 pa