Expleo Group

Design Responsible Engineer – Composite Structures

Expleo Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Serve as the Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) for assigned composite components (e.g., fascia, trim, spoilers, panels, covers, structural or semi-structural parts).
  • Own component requirements, specifications, and DFMEA.
  • Lead component design from concept, feasibility, and CAD release through production launch.
  • Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, durability, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Select and validate composite materials (e.g., CFRP, GFRP, SMC, BMC, thermoplastics).
  • Develop parts considering manufacturability, tooling, tolerances, and assembly interfaces.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering on process selection (compression molding, RTM, injection, autoclave, etc.).
  • Work directly with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers on design, cost, tooling, and timing.
  • Support RFQs, technical reviews, and sourcing decisions.
  • Track and deliver parts to program milestones (DV, PV, PPAP, SOP).
  • Define and execute DV/PV test plans for composite components.
  • Support build events, fit & finish reviews, and issue resolution.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality or durability issues.
  • Interface with Design Studio, CAE, Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Program Management.
  • Communicate technical status, risks, and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong understanding of composite materials, part design, and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and validation processes.
  • Strong technical ownership and accountability
  • Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Supplier technical leadership
  • Attention to detail with a system-level mindset
  • Familiarity with cost modeling and lightweighting strategies.
  • Experience in automotive or aerospace composite component development (level may vary).
  • Experience as a DRE or component owner in a product development environment.
  • Experience with Class-A or signature/exterior components.
  • Experience in EV or advanced mobility platforms.
  • Launch experience through production (SOP).
Benefits
  • Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
  • Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
  • Competitive company benefits
  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
  • As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  • “We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
composite materialspart designmanufacturing processesCAD toolsDFMEAGD&Ttolerance stack-upsvalidation processescost modelinglightweighting strategies
Soft Skills
technical ownershipaccountabilityproblem-solvingroot-cause analysiscross-functional communicationsupplier technical leadershipattention to detailsystem-level mindset
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering