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.
COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - GREATER BLACKBURN - UP TO £45,000 PER ANNUM - PERMANENT - SECTOR: AEROSPACE
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.
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
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
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve composite manufacturing processes.
- Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods into production.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams to enhance manufacturing performance.
- Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and production aids to support efficient manufacture.
- Conduct process validation activities, trials, and capability studies.
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing and process-related issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, efficiency, and waste reduction.
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process instructions and technical specifications.
- Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace quality and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and support to production teams.
- Evaluate emerging composite technologies and identify opportunities for implementation.
Candidate Requirements
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience within a composites manufacturing environment, ideally within aerospace, defence, automotive, or another highly regulated industry.
- Strong understanding of composite materials, including carbon fibre and advanced polymer systems.
- Experience with composite manufacturing techniques such as:
- Hand Lay-Up
- Automated Fibre Placement (AFP)
- Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)
- Autoclave Processing
- Bonding and Assembly Techniques
- Experience using CAD software for tooling or fixture design.
- Knowledge of quality standards and manufacturing best practices within regulated industries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
