Composite Design Engineer
Aston Martin F1
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Silverstone, England, United Kingdom
Spatial & Environmental Design
An exciting opportunity exists to join our Engineering team as a Composite Design Engineer. You will be a key member of our Composite Design group responsible for the scheme, design, testing and development stages of varied composite components.
This opportunity will suit an experienced engineer with an innovative approach to design and strong knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques.
*Please note: we are open to a range of skilled candidates at both Engineer and Senior Engineer level. We will tailor the role and responsibilities to match your experience.
This opportunity will suit an experienced engineer with an innovative approach to design and strong knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques.
*Please note: we are open to a range of skilled candidates at both Engineer and Senior Engineer level. We will tailor the role and responsibilities to match your experience.
Key Responsibilities
As a Composite Design Engineer, you will be involved in a variety of exciting and technically challenging projects. You will:
- Create design schemes from initial concept for components, assemblies, jigs, patterns and tooling.
- Surface components and prepare laminate specification booklets.
- Provide follow‑up support during assembly, testing and development stages.
- Develop practical solutions to issues uncovered during testing and development.
- Contribute proactively to the development and improvement of design concepts.
- Participate in meetings, collaborate across departments and support professional engineering workflows.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of composite design and industry standards.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring components are robust, lightweight, innovative and ready to meet the demands of elite motorsport.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, detail‑focused and ready to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. You should have:
- A degree in a composite engineering or related discipline.
- Experience producing high‑level design schemes and detailed drawings of complex assemblies.
- Strong 3D CAD skills—ideally with Catia V5 surfacing—and good solid modelling knowledge.
- Understanding of composite manufacturing and pre‑preg technologies.
- Relevant experience in an F1 environment (desirable).
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines.
- A proactive, reliable and self‑motivated approach, with strong teamwork skills.
Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.