Mechanical Engineer – Composites Technical Authority

Job Overview

Mechanical Engineer – Composites Technical Authority

Location:

Leatherhead or Bristol

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience. Working pattern: flexible hybrid – time split between the office and working from home.

• Oversee complex, multidisciplinary programmes, ensuring quality, innovation and delivery excellence.
• Act as a Technical Authority, providing oversight, assurance and guidance on critical engineering decisions.
• Shape long‑term strategy for composites capability, including identifying growth areas and emerging technologies.
• Set technical direction for composite structural analysis and design across multiple projects and sectors.
• Define and evolve methodologies, tools and standards for composite analysis and life assessment.
• Support innovation in advanced finite element modelling, damage tolerance and life extension strategies.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Support and shape new business, contributing to proposals and strategic growth.
• Lead, mentor and develop effective technical teams.
• Encourage a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Represent Frazer‑Nash externally through thought leadership and industry engagement.

• Development of life extension and structural integrity strategies.
• Advanced finite element analysis of composite structures under extreme loads.
• Assessment of structures under impact loads.
• Creation of best‑practice design and analysis guidance.
• Supporting the development and optimisation of next‑generation products.

• Significant experience in the design, analysis or manufacture of composite structures.
• Proven track record in leading complex structural analysis programmes.
• Deep knowledge of composite structural behaviour.
• Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards and assurance processes.
• Demonstrable experience in technical leadership, project direction or capability development.

• Proficiency with major finite element analysis tools (e.g. Abaqus, Ansys).
• Experience with programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB) to support advanced analysis or automation.
• Experience working in regulated or safety‑critical industries.

Candidates must undergo pre‑employment screening and satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Support in attaining professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season rail ticket loan.