Sapien Engineering
Composite Design Engineer
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About the Role
Sapien are looking for a Composite Engineer for an engineering consultancy working across a range of high-performance industries. This role is to support the design, analysis and delivery of advanced composite structures. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit engineering team working on technically challenging projects across multiple sectors.
Responsibilities
- Composite component and assembly design using CAD software
- Laminate definition, ply orientation and material selection
- Structural analysis of composite structures using FEA tools such as Abaqus, Ansys or Nastran
- Hand calculations and validation activities
- Supporting manufacturing and design-for-manufacture activities
- Producing technical reports, drawings and engineering documentation
- Supporting project delivery to time, cost and quality targets
- Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients
- Supporting bids, proposals and technical discussions where required
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Experience Required
- Experience within composite design and composite structural analysis
- Background within high-performance engineering sectors
- Experience with CAD and FEA tools
- Understanding of composite materials, manufacturing methods and structural behaviour
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Experience with prepreg, infusion or RTM manufacturing processes is desirable
- Knowledge of composite failure criteria and validation methods is desirable
- Chartered status or working towards chartership is desirable
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Additional Information
- Hybrid working available following probation period
- Office-based collaboration expected during onboarding and project start-up phases
- Full UK driving licence required due to office and customer site locations
- Salary £40,000 - £60,000 DOE
- Located near Guildford
- Private healthcare
- Pension and life assurance
- Training and professional development support
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