Senior Composite Engineer

Mazco Recruitment are proud to partner with a leading high-performance engineering business in Abingdon, seeking an experienced Senior Composite Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in composites, tooling, and laminate manufacture, ideally gained within F1, motorsport, automotive, or aerospace environments.

The Role

You’ll take a lead role in the design, development, and delivery of composite tooling and components – from concept through to production. This position requires both technical expertise and hands-on problem-solving, ensuring high-quality, repeatable results across advanced manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of composite tooling to enable efficient, high-quality production.

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Optimise manufacturing processes using advanced materials and progressive technologies.

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Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to ensure consistent, cost-effective production.

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Provide technical oversight during prototype builds and production runs, resolving issues and driving improvement.

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Support the introduction of new materials, laminating methods, and processes to boost performance and efficiency.

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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet demanding structural and aesthetic requirements.

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Conduct engineering analysis to validate structure, process feasibility, and material performance.

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Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians.

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Maintain documentation, specifications, and reports to support manufacturing standards and project delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

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Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Automotive, Motorsport, or Aerospace Engineering.

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Proven track record in composite manufacture, tooling design, and laminating within F1, motorsport, or aerospace industries.

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Strong understanding of prepregs, resins, cores, adhesives, and composite processes.

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Proficient in CAD design (CATIA preferred) for component and tooling development.

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Practical problem-solving skills with a hands-on engineering mindset.

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Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Desirable

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Experience managing suppliers and outsourced composite manufacturing.

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Knowledge of lightweight structures and performance-critical vehicle components.

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Previous team or project leadership within a composite manufacturing environment.

What’s on Offer

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Work on cutting-edge projects across F1, motorsport, and high-performance engineering.

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Opportunity to shape and refine composite manufacturing processes.

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Career progression within a dynamic and innovative engineering environment