Mechanical Engineer – Composites Technical Authority

KBR, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer specializing in composite structures at Frazer-Nash. Leading technical programmes and shaping business strategy for composite capability.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeLeatherhead • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLead💰 £70,000 - £90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing complex, multidisciplinary programmes, ensuring quality, innovation, and delivery excellence
Acting as a Technical Authority, providing oversight, assurance, and guidance on critical engineering decisions
Shaping long-term strategy for composites capability, including identifying growth areas and emerging technologies
Setting technical direction for composite structural analysis and design across multiple projects and sectors
Defining and evolving methodologies, tools, and standards for composite analysis and life assessment
Supporting innovation in areas such as advanced finite element modelling, damage tolerance, and life extension strategies
Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
Support and shape new business, contributing to proposals and strategic growth
Lead, mentor, and develop effective technical teams
Encourage a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Represent Frazer-Nash externally through thought leadership and industry engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in the design, analysis, or manufacture of composite structures
Proven track record in leading complex structural analysis programmes
Deep knowledge of composite structural behaviour
Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, and assurance processes
Demonstrable experience in technical leadership, project direction, or capability development
Proficiency with major finite element analysis tools (e.g. Abaqus, Ansys) (beneficial)
Experience with programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB) to support advanced analysis or automation (beneficial)
Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries (beneficial)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with yearly reviews
25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
Enhanced parental benefits
Company pension scheme
Targeted professional development
Life assurance
Private healthcare membership
Bonus scheme linked into company performance
Paid membership fees to a professional institution
Support in attaining professional membership
Cycle to work scheme
Season rail ticket loan

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Hard Skills & Tools

composite structures designcomposite structural analysiscomposite structural behaviourfinite element modellingdamage tolerancelife extension strategiesengineering codesassurance processestechnical leadershipproject direction

Soft Skills

client relationship managementmentoringteam developmentinnovationcollaborationcontinuous improvementstrategic growththought leadershipindustry engagement