Job Overview:
The Composites Project Engineer supports the successful delivery of composite engineering projects from concept through to production. Working closely with the Composite Solutions Manager, this role provides technical, project coordination and client support to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to develop project management and commercial exposure within an SME environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Support & Delivery
- Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of composite engineering projects.
- Support the preparation of project scopes, timelines, budgets and quotations.
- Contribute technical input during design, development and production phases, particularly in pre-preg composite manufacturing.
- Liaise with Production to ensure drawings, specifications and manufacturing requirements are clearly understood.
- Attend site visits where required to support quality compliance, ISO standards and 5S initiatives.
- Track project progress and support reporting on costs, timelines and resource allocation.
Technical & Sales Support
- Support pre-sales activities by assisting with technical information, feasibility input and proposal preparation.
- Attend client meetings alongside senior team members to gain exposure to customer requirements and solution development.
- Help prepare technical presentations, data packs and documentation for clients.
- Represent the company at selected tradeshows or networking events when required.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as a day-to-day liaison between Engineering, Production, Procurement and Sales to ensure smooth communication.
- Support supplier and subcontractor coordination for project-specific requirements.
- Assist with procurement documentation and tracking of externally sourced components or services.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute ideas to improve manufacturing efficiency, cost control and project delivery processes.
- Support the maintenance of documentation in line with ISO and internal quality systems.
- Stay aware of emerging composite technologies and manufacturing techniques.
Qualifications & Skills:
· Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
· Practical knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, ideally pre-preg.
· 1–3 years’ experience in an engineering, manufacturing or project support role (desirable but not essential for strong graduates).
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Good communication skills and confidence working with both technical teams and clients.
· Experience using project management tools, CRM systems and MRP systems (experience with ProgressPlus desirable).
· Proficient in Microsoft Office.
· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally.
Development Pathway
This role is designed as a progression route into the Composite Solutions Manager position. Over time, the successful candidate will gain increasing responsibility for:
- Leading projects independently
- Managing client relationships
- Supporting commercial negotiations
- Contributing to business development strategy
BAMD Mission Value Statement:
We strive to be the leading composites solution provider in the country - not just a supplier. Our focus is on delivering high-quality products on time, as trusted project partners, where the final needs of the product, assembly or component always takes the upmost priority.
BAMD Principal Values:
· Care and Quality – Embrace reality, Approach situations objectively, gather data, and make fact-based decisions to drive meaningful improvements.
· Communication – Prioritize direct conversations, starting with a call or face to face discussion to address issues, find solutions and align. Follow up an email to document the decision and ensure accountability within the wider team.
· Solutions, not problems – Identify challenges and face them head-on. View painful problems as opportunities for improvement rather than obstacles. Don’t mistake symptoms for root causes—solve the real problem, not just its effects.
· The team works – Encourage constructive feedback and prioritize truth over ego. Mistakes happen, and that’s okay—just make sure they don’t happen twice. Growth comes from learning, not protecting egos.
·Consistency in everything – Set SMART Goals, proactively identify and diagnose problems, design effective working solutions, and take decisive action. Success comes from discipline, clarity and follow-through.
Declaration
The company reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this job description as necessary to reflect changes in duties, responsibilities, or business needs, provided such changes remain reasonable and within the general scope of the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Upper Heyford OX25 5HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to drive? The location of our premises is remote with no direct links with public transport.
Work Location: In person
