Principal Composite Engineer

Advanced Composites and Adhesives

TWI

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: Min £41,132 - Max £61,699

Description of role:

TWI’s Advanced Composites and Adhesives (ACA) section provides research, development and consultancy services in composites processing, joining and characterisation technologies. ACA is expanding its capabilities and offerings in the O&G industry. Due to recent growth in the business, and in order to be able to sustain the level of support required by industry, we are seeking a candidate with expertise and experience in fibre reinforced polymer composite pipes, tanks, pressure vessels and connectors to drive the activities required to support our expanding market share.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with the ACA team and the Non-Metallic Innovation Centre (NIC, https://www.non-metallic.com/) in developing solutions in composites pipes and connectors design, joining, testing, failure investigation etc. You will strengthen the core skills of an exciting and innovative team by taking on responsibilities mainly on preparation of proposals, writing and presenting project reports and also conducting and overlooking laboratory experiments.

The applicant is expected to hold a minimum of a first degree in a Materials or Mechanical subject, or a related engineering discipline, and have practical experience in composite pipe design, joining/manufacturing and characterisation technologies. Previous experience in business development and project delivery/management are required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Plan and conduct experiments to suit customer requirements
• Develop appropriate composite design, joining/manufacturing and failure investigation capabilities for composites
• Deliver projects efficiently to meet client, health, safety, quality and budget requirements
• Work within a team to understand and develop the business opportunities for internally developed technologies/services
• Support commercialisation efforts by working with other project leaders, customers and suppliers

Required skills/expertise:

• Undergraduate degree or higher qualification in a Materials/Mechanical or a related engineering discipline
• Knowledge and experience in delivering industrial projects
• Knowledge and experience in composite pipes, tanks and connectors
• Knowledge and experience in composite failure analysis
• Knowledge and experience in the mechanical behaviour of composites and composites testing
• Strong customer interaction skills and a willingness to develop this skill
• Flexibility to work independently but also in a highly collaborative team environment
• Experience in project planning and management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent team player

The ideal candidate will have:

• Intrinsically high level of motivation with good work ethic
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Strong documentation and writing skills
• The ability to conduct themselves in line with TWI’s values of teamwork, innovation, taking responsibility, customer focus, adaptability and respect.

Travel:

This position will require occasional travel within the UK and Europe to attend project meetings and to develop single client business, as and when required.

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Diversity statement:

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion:

We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Why work for TWI?

We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (25 days + 8 bank holiday’s), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking and more.

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

Closing Date: 15th November 2023

Candidates may be offered and interviewed prior to the closing date but the role will be open for a minimum of seven days, we advise you to apply for this position as early as possible in the recruitment process before the closing date

Reference number: 78/22