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

Project Engineer - Stress

The Project Engineer (Stress) role involves directing the structural integrity and airworthiness strategy for Airbus' aircraft development programs. Responsibilities include technical support for stress analysis, certification, and compliance, as well as managing structural test campaigns and resolving manufacturing issues.

airbus United Kingdom

Senior Project Engineer - Stress

This role involves leading the structural integrity and airworthiness strategy for Airbus aircraft, managing stress engineers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project planning, and certification of composite and metallic structures.

airbus 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

Contract

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

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

Research Scientist Polymer and Organic

Conduct hands-on laboratory and pilot-scale research in polymer and organic chemistry, focusing on sustainable materials, polymer synthesis, and formulation technologies. Support R&D projects involving process development, scale-up, and advanced manufacturing, with responsibilities spanning experimental design, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration. Work within a technology centre on innovative materials for commercial and collaborative applications.

SRG Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £26,939 – £43,727 pa

Graduate Production Engineer (Composite Materials)

This role involves researching and selecting composite materials, developing and improving manufacturing processes, and producing technical drawings and machining programmes. The position offers opportunities for career progression and full training.

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

Production Engineer (Composite Materials)

This role involves researching and selecting composite materials, developing and improving manufacturing processes with a focus on automation, and producing technical drawings and machining programs using CAD/CAM. You will also troubleshoot manufacturing issues, prepare product costings, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards.

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

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

Senior/Principal Materials, Structures, and Thermal Engineer

This role involves leading materials selection, structural and thermal design for advanced air vehicles. Responsibilities include developing materials property data, performing FEA and thermal analysis, and mentoring a small, senior engineering team.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom