Contract Composite Engineer

Location: Belfast - fully onsite
Duration: 6 months
Start: Immediate
IR35: Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Composite Engineer to support a specialist engineering project within the marine sector.

This is an immediate-start, six-month contract opportunity based onsite in Belfast. You will play a key role in the development and delivery of composite engineering solutions for a high-performance hydrofoiling project.

The successful candidate will bring practical experience of composite materials, structural design and manufacturing processes, helping to ensure components meet demanding performance, weight and quality requirements.

• Provide composite engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support the design, development and optimisation of composite structures and components.

• Work with carbon-fibre and other advanced composite materials.

• Review composite designs, laminates and material specifications.

• Support manufacturing processes, including resin infusion and composite lay-up.

• Work closely with design, production and wider engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

• Ensure composite components meet structural, quality and performance requirements.

• Provide technical input into manufacturing methods, tooling and component integration.

• Assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement during production and build activities.

• Proven experience working as a Composite Engineer or in a closely related engineering role.

• Strong knowledge of composite materials, particularly carbon-fibre composites.

• Experience with composite manufacturing processes, such as resin infusion, vacuum bagging or hand lay-up.

• Understanding of composite structures, laminate design and material behaviour.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

• Experience supporting the development or manufacture of high-performance engineered products.

• Comfortable working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.