Composite Design Engineer
XQ Technical
- Northampton, England, United Kingdom
- Northampton, England, United Kingdom
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highly motivated Composite Design Engineer
to join a cutting-edge engineering team at the forefront of motorsport and high-performance engineering. This role is ideal for an experienced design engineer with a strong background in composite structures and a passion for delivering innovative, lightweight, and high-performance solutions. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, contributing to world-class vehicle programmes across Formula 1, motorsport, and advanced technology sectors. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the design and development of advanced composite components and assemblies for high-performance applications. Generate robust, lightweight, and manufacturable composite designs from concept through to production, including laminate definitions, ply books, core specifications, and bonding strategies. Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and quality targets, and are aligned with tooling and process requirements. Participate in design reviews, material selections, and continuous improvement initiatives across composite systems and structures. Support prototype builds, testing, and development phases with clear documentation and problem-solving input. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in composite design engineering, ideally within motorsport, Formula 1, aerospace, or other high-performance industries. Strong understanding of composite materials, structural behaviour, and design for manufacturing principles (layup, tooling, trimming, bonding). Hands-on design experience of composite components such as monocoques, bodywork, wings, crash structures, floor assemblies, and internal panels. Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX or CATIA V5/3DX, including surfacing and parametric modelling for composite applications. Knowledge of relevant composite standards, testing methods, and performance criteria is advantageous. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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- English
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