Composite Design Engineer

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 will include: 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 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 ..... full job details .....