Composite Manufacturing Engineer
6 days ago
Darwen
MERITUS are recruiting for a Composite Manufacturing Engineer to join our client in Blackburn in a permanent position as they continue to scale their workforce against defence projects. \n COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - GREATER BLACKBURN - UP TO £55,000 PER ANNUM - PERMANENT - SECTOR: AEROSPACE \n Meritus Talent is recruiting on behalf of a leading advanced manufacturing organisation operating within the aerospace sector. We are seeking a talented Composites Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing engineering team responsible for developing, improving, and supporting the manufacture of high-performance composite components. \n This is an exciting opportunity to work in a technically challenging environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the operation. The Opportunity\n As a Composites Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimising manufacturing processes for advanced composite structures and assemblies. Working closely with design, production, and quality teams, you will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest industry standards. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Develop, implement, and continuously improve composite manufacturing processes.\n, • Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods into production.\n, • Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams to enhance manufacturing performance.\n, • Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and production aids to support efficient manufacture.\n, • Conduct process validation activities, trials, and capability studies.\n, • Investigate and resolve manufacturing and process-related issues.\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, efficiency, and waste reduction.\n, • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process instructions and technical specifications.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.\n, • Provide technical guidance and support to production teams.\n, • Evaluate emerging composite technologies and identify opportunities for implementation.\nCandidate Requirements\n\n, • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.\n, • Previous experience within a composites manufacturing environment, ideally within aerospace, defence, automotive, or another highly regulated industry.\n, • Strong understanding of composite materials, including carbon fibre and advanced polymer systems.\n, • Experience with composite manufacturing techniques such as:\n \n, • Hand Lay-Up\n, • Automated Fibre Placement (AFP)\n, • Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)\n, • Autoclave Processing\n, • Bonding and Assembly Techniques\n \n, • Experience using CAD software for tooling or fixture design.\n, • Knowledge of quality standards and manufacturing best practices within regulated industries.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.\n