Engineering

Lead Composites Engineer

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Sector:

    Engineering

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £45000 - £60000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Tommy Collishaw

  • Contact email:

    t.collishaw@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH168740_1760459992

  • Consultant:

    Tommy Collishaw


Lead Composites Engineer - Pioneering Sustainable Innovation
Location: Bristol (Hybrid options available)
Type: Full-Time preferred (flexible)
Salary: £45,000-£60,000 DOE


Are you ready to lead the future of sustainable composites?

iO Associates have partnered with a cleantech innovator developing innovative chemical technologies to recycle advanced materials. We're seeking a Lead Composites Engineer to spearhead the development of their chemical recycling technology, a breakthrough in resin removal and fibre recovery.


This is a hands-on, autonomous role where you'll shape fibre processing strategy, lead pilot plant development, and manage high-impact projects across aerospace, defence, automotive, and renewables.


What you'll do:

  • Develop new products using recovered fibres (carbon, aramid, UHMWPE, glass)
  • Prototype parts and benchmark fibre performance
  • Lead internal and external projects using structured delivery tools
  • Contribute to grant proposals and technical scoping


What we're looking for:

  • Strong knowledge of carbon fibre manufacturing or composites recycling
  • Hands-on experience with fibre samples and prototyping
  • Project management skills (Gantt, critical path, Scrum)
  • Bonus: CAD, LCA, or formal PM certification


Join us in building a circular future for advanced materials. Apply now and be the first technical hire in this exciting domain.