To support the Lead Engineers in developing a new portfolio of composite products in support of a growing customer demand for innovative, technically advanced components. We are looking for someone who brings a high degree of technical understanding therefore an engineering degree is essential, as is demonstrable industry experience (ideally Technology, Automotive or Motorsport). This is a great opportunity to work for an established company in a role offering great variation and further career development.
Responsibilities
- Take a leading role in the next phase of growth in Lentus Composites’ product portfolio.
- Detail the scope of facilities required to support immediate and near-term growth of product development and delivery.
- Be responsible for the specifying and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
- Design, develop, test and iterate innovative solutions to technically challenging problems, addressing the key and wider performance and environmental requirements.
- Apply engineering tools throughout the design process, as appropriate, evaluating and forecasting performance through stress analysis, CAD schemes and FE methods.
- Oversee and undertake the realisation of paper design through prototyping, preparing and refining machine code and manufacturing strategies.
- Specify testing regimes that are efficient and effective in substantiating the key design performance characteristics within the operational performance window.
- Evaluate performance vs. design expectations. Correlate design and manufacturing characteristics to performance and product behaviour.
- Assist Lead Engineers Liaise with customers to establish a product specification.
- Assis Lead engineers maintain timely and regular communication with customers, preparing reports and delivering presentation materials as required.
Personal Characteristics/Qualifications
- Engineering degree BEng (minimum), MSc or MEng preferable with demonstrable industry experience
- Professional accreditation with an industry related body would be advantageous
- Requirements Analysis, Design Skills, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Process Improvement,
- High degree of technical understanding,
- CAD SolidWorks (preferable) and/or Catia experience solid model, assembly and manufacturing drawing creation.
- Quality conscious.