Composite Technician

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McMurtry

Join a growing team developing prototype and low-volume automotive components as a Composite Technician. This hands-on role will focus on the manufacture, assembly and repair of advanced composite components, supporting the development of innovative vehicle programmes within a fast-paced engineering environment.

The Composite Technician will be responsible for:

• Manufacturing, assembling and repairing composite components for prototype and development projects.
• Carrying out composite lay-up, trimming, fitting and bonding activities.
• Performing trackside and workshop composite repairs, including wet lay-up and moulding techniques.
• Working from plybooks, technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Supporting vacuum bagging, curing and finishing processes.
• Collaborating with engineers and technicians to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.

The Composite Technician will have:

• At least 2 years' experience in composite manufacturing within automotive, motorsport, aerospace or a similar environment.
• Strong experience working with carbon fibre composite components.
• Experience with composite lay-up, trimming, fitting and finishing techniques.
• Knowledge of composite repair methods and low-volume manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret plybooks, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience using hand and power tools associated with composite manufacture.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically advanced vehicle programmes where craftsmanship, precision and attention to detail are highly valued. If you enjoy hands-on composite manufacturing and want to contribute to innovative automotive projects, we'd love to hear from you.