Automated Layup Engineer - #1797906

About The Role

Part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, NCC is an independent, open-access technology centre focused on addressing some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. You will join this dynamic organisation as it embarks on an exciting period of growth and investment, one that is focuses on create impact with industry.

About The Team

Developing and integrating cutting-edge processes like AFP, ATL, and Large-Scale Rapid Deposition. Backed by expert CAM capabilities, this team transforms digital designs into an engineering reality.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support research projects with a range of technical engineering activities according to customer needs.
• Apply innovative approaches to evaluate and develop technical solutions to solve engineering challenges.
• Contribute to cross-functional activities by building internal relationships across NCC.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of solving problems in Automated Fibre Placement (AFP), Automated Tape Laying (ATL), composite deposition, or other innovative automated processing methods.
• Experience of working with composite materials (automated and hand lamination).
• Experience of automated composite processing for the aerospace industry.
• An analytical and data-driven approach applied to manufacturing.
• Solutions based attitude with good organisation skills.
  
  

Want to support the future of manufacturing? Apply now.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We see your future in ours. Apply now.

Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:

About The Company

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We’re always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!

Diverse challenges – NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

We look forward to hearing from you.