National Composites Centre
Principal Research Engineer Composite Moulding
National Composites Centre, Bristol, Virginia, United States, 24202
NCC is a world-leading authority on composite materials research, development, and manufacturing. We work with global leaders across industries such as aerospace, automotive, renewable energy, and defence to develop cutting‑edge composite solutions. As part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the NCC is at the forefront of innovation, helping businesses turn ideas into reality.
We are seeking an experienced individual to join the ‘Composite Moulding’ team in a technical leadership role focused on prepreg composite manufacturing projects.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the technical manufacturing aspects of high‑profile aerospace, space and defence projects.
Scoping projects to support strategic aims of customers and the NCC.
Building and leading multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver them.
Providing strategic governance of other projects to ensure relevance and quality delivery.
Supporting the Chief Engineer in revising, formulating and creating the roadmap for novel and innovative approaches and pioneering technical solutions.
Establishing and developing effective partnerships internally and externally with industry partners.
Representing NCC in relevant technical forums and championing our technical strategy.
So, what are we looking for?
Extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience using a range of different prepreg materials.
Proven track record in high value manufacturing with prepreg composite materials.
Expertise in aerospace primary and secondary structures, including assembly and bonding of complex components, would be highly advantageous.
Experience of leading requirements capture processes in a potentially wide‑ranging technical area, to structure and scope projects which match capability, hecho [budget and time constraints.
Pro Pines capability in manufacturing process definition from the ground up including design for manufacture considerations.
Technical leadership on complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, and engineers across all aspects of a project.
What do we offer in return? Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the Mining University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.
We see your future in ours. Apply now.
Closing date for applications 23:59 Friday 23rd January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking an experienced individual to join the ‘Composite Moulding’ team in a technical leadership role focused on prepreg composite manufacturing projects.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the technical manufacturing aspects of high‑profile aerospace, space and defence projects.
Scoping projects to support strategic aims of customers and the NCC.
Building and leading multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver them.
Providing strategic governance of other projects to ensure relevance and quality delivery.
Supporting the Chief Engineer in revising, formulating and creating the roadmap for novel and innovative approaches and pioneering technical solutions.
Establishing and developing effective partnerships internally and externally with industry partners.
Representing NCC in relevant technical forums and championing our technical strategy.
So, what are we looking for?
Extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience using a range of different prepreg materials.
Proven track record in high value manufacturing with prepreg composite materials.
Expertise in aerospace primary and secondary structures, including assembly and bonding of complex components, would be highly advantageous.
Experience of leading requirements capture processes in a potentially wide‑ranging technical area, to structure and scope projects which match capability, hecho [budget and time constraints.
Pro Pines capability in manufacturing process definition from the ground up including design for manufacture considerations.
Technical leadership on complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, and engineers across all aspects of a project.
What do we offer in return? Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the Mining University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.
We see your future in ours. Apply now.
Closing date for applications 23:59 Friday 23rd January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr