We’re on the lookout for a Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for composites and a drive to push the boundaries of advanced manufacturing. Your role will be pivotal in developing and optimising processes that deliver lightweight, high-performance components for the automotive sector and beyond.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll work at the intersection of design, production, and innovation. Your mission? Define and refine manufacturing strategies, implement automation solutions, and ensure quality and efficiency across complex composite structures. You’ll collaborate closely with designers and stress analysts to turn concepts into reality.

If you’re passionate about engineering and want to be part of a team shaping the future of mobility, aerospace, and marine technology – this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the lead manufacturing engineer in the timely delivery of components and engineering solutions to clients
• Generate practical solutions to engineering and production challenges, using initiative and coordination of relevant technical experts
• Production of documentation for technical specifications, RFQs and production processes
• Research and information gathering, including articles and datasheets
• To collaborate cross-functionally to support the successful delivery of projects, across both internal and external stakeholders
• Acquisition and analysis of quality data
• Completion of the corresponding 4C and QR documents
• Visiting clients/suppliers when necessary
• Participate in Practical Problem-Solving activities (PPS) to address Quality Concern Reports (QCR)
• Represent Managing Composites as a conscientious, value-add engineer in all client projects
• Supporting customers from development stage to serial production, managing suppliers and component manufacturing through to on-line assembly support
  
  

Requirements

• Degree or master's in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• A 2-year + experience in a similar role.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• To enjoy working hands-on with a proactive attitude
• Some knowledge of composite components and their production techniques
• Knowledge of finishing processes including machining, curing, fastening and surface preparation
• Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas to support customers when required
  
  

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements: Work when and where you prefer.
• Ongoing technical and soft skills training to support your professional growth.
• Flexible compensation system.
• Health Insurance
• Gym access
• Mortgage advisor support.
• TaxDown services for tax optimization.
• 23 working days of annual leave, plus 14 Bank Holidays and December 24th and 31st.
• Focus on motivation and well-being: Various initiatives to support your happiness and satisfaction.
  
  

Why join us?

At Managing Composites, we live and breathe composites, leading the way in automotive innovation. From luxury cars to high-performance sports models, we craft lightweight, high-strength components that define the future of mobility. While our passion lies in the automotive sector, our expertise also extends to pioneering projects in aerospace and marine, from rockets to submarines. Guided by our “House of Culture” and core values: integrity, self-demand, family spirit, pursuit of excellence, and a touch of the wonderfully weird, we’re a team dedicated to pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible in composites.