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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Experience

• 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.