A prominent manufacturer specialising in large composite structures, the client operates various sites on the South Coast. They offer a full-service composite manufacturing process, covering everything from design and engineering to part production and final assembly.

This position involves managing a variety of customer accounts, both new and established, to deliver high-quality composite parts. Ensuring profitability while sometimes working independently on customer projects or as part of a larger team, the role demands a practical approach.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee projects from initial concept to final delivery
• Handle commercial responsibilities, including estimating costs
• Manage customer accounts effectively
• Create innovative solutions for part manufacturing
• Design tools as needed
• Manage the input of new items into Progress, maintain and update BOMs, load sales orders, and provide delivery notes for projects
• Clarify project requirements with customers before manufacturing begins
• Develop Engineering Management plans, including scheduling and resource estimates
• Generate clear manufacturing work instructions
• Ensure timely availability of materials through direct procurement or by delegating procurement tasks
• Update layup books and sign-off sheets in response to quality issues or part evolution
• Collaborate with the quality team to ensure best practices
• Manage the production of components within the factory and coordinate with external suppliers as necessary
• Coordinate shop-floor part manufacturing with production supervisors
• Assist in operating and maintaining shop-floor equipment such as autoclaves and ovens
• Keep up-to-date with relevant technical and quality knowledge
• Experience with Siemens NX or SolidWorks is highly beneficial
• Occasional travel within the UK and overseas

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering
• Experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with composite and GRP materials and manufacturing

Please note that many positions with the client require security clearance. Successful candidates must pass a DBS check and be eligible for UK National Security Vetting.