Composites Manufacturing Engineer (Gloucester)

Overview

In this role you will own and optimize the manufacturing processes that turn iCOMAT’s RTS technology into shipped composite parts. You’ll collaborate with production, design and quality teams to refine layup, cure, and trimming, document critical workflows, and drive ongoing improvements across operations. Your work enables scalable, defect-free parts for aerospace, automotive, and space applications. This is a hands-on position at the core of our manufacturing capability with a clear impact on product delivery and quality.

Pay / Benefits

• private healthcare
• pension scheme
• stock options
• career growth opportunities
• innovation-focused culture

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine and optimize composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure cycles, trimming)
• Create and maintain technical documentation (Method Sheets, Bills of Materials, Routings)
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 across manufacturing activities
• Support design engineers with material analysis, trade studies and manufacturability input
• Lead MRB reviews to resolve quality non-conformances
• Train production staff on processes, materials and best practices
• Troubleshoot defects and implement corrective actions swiftly
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification of new capabilities
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

Key requirements

• 5+ years in advanced composites manufacturing with process development and optimization in aerospace or defence
• Deep knowledge of composite materials, layup techniques and curing processes
• Hands-on autoclave and lamination experience
• CAD file proficiency for quotation support, inspections, and process planning
• Strong understanding of AS9100 or equivalent quality management protocols
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Excellent communication across engineering, production and quality teams

• clear communicator
• team collaboration
• ownership and accountability
• advanced composites manufacturing
• layup techniques
• curing processes

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