We are looking for

A Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Reporting to: NPI and Engineering Manager

Summary of Business:
At Multi Ply Components Ltd, we have over 35 years of experience at the forefront of carbon fibre manufacturing. We proudly support the med-tech industry by supplying advanced, life-changing x-ray imaging components to leading global medical corporations. Our expertise extends to supporting the wider composites sectors producing unique, high-performance engineered components and assemblies for Marine, Automotive and wider industrial applications.

Summary of Role:
Reporting to the NPI and Engineering Manager, you will be required to support production processes by improving efficiency, ensuring compliance and by driving continuous improvement across the business.  While also supporting or leading the delivery of new products and the introduction of new capability projects.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
● People First – ensuring safety compliance across all manufacturing processes.
● Customer Focus – building and maintaining strong customer relationships during projects.
● Operational Excellence – identifying and implementing best practice methodologies using lean tools to drive process optimisation.
● NPI – taking a product from initial RFQ through each stage gate to full scale production.
● Compliance – ensuring adherence and sustained compatibility with current and developing industry trends and standards.
● Growth – key player in ensuring YOY growth targets are achieved.
● Standardisation – derive and produce manufacturing documentation such as:
Lay-up sheets
Work instructions
Standard Operating Procedures
Inspection/verification plans

Key Skills (person specification):
Required:
● Experience and knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and/or materials
● Ability to work in a fast-paced / cross-functional team environment
● Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and set personal objectives
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
● Strong work ethic, high level of aptitude and attitude
● Excellent organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
● IT literate, proficient in the use of MS Office and other relevant software linked to the engineering function
● A team player, who is helpful, flexible, and co-operative

Desirable:
● Experience and knowledge with component manufacturing, industrialisation, and validation, including activities such as:
● Failure modes and effects analysis
● Control Plans
● First Article Inspection Reports
● Experience/knowledge of multiple composite manufacturing techniques such as Resin Transfer Moulding, Compression Moulding, Pre-Preg lay-up, TFP etc.
● Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes
● Experience of working closely with customers and suppliers
● Engineering degree or relevant experience in a relevant field such as mechanical, manufacturing, materials, general engineering etc.
● Ability to read CAD drawings, 3D models, to determine manufacturing know how and capabilities from these

Our Values:
● Teamwork
● Respect for each other
● Ensure Quality
● Take pride in my work
● Customer focus

What we can offer you:
✓  Excellent work life balance – we offer a compressed working week of 4 days. Flexible working hours can be discussed.
✓  5 weeks, plus statutory bank holidays. Note: our annual leave is given in hrs to enable you to take the exact amount of time you need.
✓  Benefits package
✓  Employee Referral Programme
✓  Company organised activities both onsite and offsite
✓  Financial/Wellbeing Advice and Assistance through our Employee Assistance Programme including CBT sessions
✓  Company Pension Scheme
✓  Excellent on-site facilities, which includes on-site parking and electric car charging points
✓  Collaborative, friendly and fun working environment

The Post holder is expected to work flexibly within the role and the business. Please note you may be expected to support other departments in the business, full training will be given. It is expected for the post holder to carry out activities for which they are competent.

The closing date is 14^th May 2026

Our Interviewing dates will be week commencing – 25^th May 2026
Our Interview style will consist of a practical assessment, a site tour and a competency-based interview

Like the sound of this? then we would love to hear from you, or if you would like to know more about us and the role before applying please email recruitment@multi-ply.co.uk or give us a call on 01772 691271, so we can divert your call to our Engineering team.

To apply you should submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your interest in the position to recruitment@multi-ply.co.uk

Thank you for your interest.

Please note you must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor you for this particular role.