Production Engineer (Composite Materials)

Production Engineer (Composite Materials)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Private Medical + Regular Company Social Events + Early Friday Finish + On Site Parking

Barnstaple

Are you a Production Engineer, with a composite materials or machining background, looking to play a key role in the development of advanced manufacturing processes and automation?

On offer is the opportunity to join a global manufacturing group, specialising in innovative composite and polymer products. The company supplies high-performance materials and components to a range of industries, including Aerospace, Defence, Medical, Automotive, Transport and Industrial markets.

You will play a key role in developing and improving manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on automation and advanced machining. This will involve researching and selecting the most suitable composite materials based on client requirements, enabling the development of bespoke solutions.

You will also utilise CAD/CAM programming to produce technical drawings and complex machining programmes, while continuously improving process efficiency. Additionally, you will support the preparation of accurate product costings while ensuring manufacturing processes comply with ISO 9001 standards.

This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience using CAD/CAM, who has background working with composite materials.

The Role

• Researching into market trends and composite materials to create bespoke solution for clients
• Improve existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency
• Produce 3D models, assemblies and technical drawings using CAD
• Develop and prove complex machining programmes using CAM
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing and engineering issues
• Work with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams on technical solutions and product costings
• Monday to Thursday, 7:45 - 5, Friday, 7:45 - 12

The Person

• Experience with CAD/CAM processes and machine operating
• Background working on composite materials

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH27239c

Keywords: Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Automation, Robotics, Cobots, CAD, CAM, CAD/CAM, CNC Machining, Machining Programmes, Technical Drawings, Tooling Design, Fixture Design, Workholding, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Efficiency, Costing, CapEx, Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, Composite Materials, Polymer Products, AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF/TS 16949, Continuous Improvement, Bideford, Devon.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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