Composites Engineer
Yas1 Performance Materials
Job Description
We're a composites manufacturing startup producing carbon fibre performance products โ automotive aero, drone frames, motorsport accessories, and more. As we build out our production team, we need a technical lead who has run a composites operation before and can set up ours from scratch. You won't be making parts.
You'll be making sure they're made right. What you'll own: ยท CAD and mould design โ from customer brief to production-ready tooling ยท Process engineering โ defining layup schedules, resin systems, cure cycles, and production methods for each product ยท Shop setup โ equipment, materials sourcing, workflow, and safety ยท Labour management โ hiring, training, and directing fabrication staff ยท Quality โ setting inspection standards and signing off on finished components ยท Cost control โ BOMs, material yield, waste reduction, and per-unit COGS tracking What we're looking for: ยท 3-5 years in composites manufacturing with experience overseeing a production team ยท Deep knowledge of CF and FG processes โ hand layup, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, wet layup โ even if you're no longer doing them yourself ยท CAD proficiency (SolidWorks / Fusion 360) and mould design experience ยท Someone who can translate a product idea into a repeatable manufacturing process Background in automotive, UAV/drone, motorsport, aerospace, or defence composites preferred. Send a brief note on your composite background and the operations you've run to Yashwanth1704@gmail.com Subject: Technical Lead โ (your name)