Development Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Engineer for a 6 month contract based in Banbury for a multi-national Tier 1 Aerospace company.

You will be a key contributor to the introduction of new products and processes to internal and external customer requirements. The Development Engineer is to work within the Engineering team, and will be engaged in the design, development and product introduction of Advanced Composite components and processes in a highly challenging and fast-paced environment.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team and on many projects concurrently, the Development Engineer must have good time management skills, be a team player, and be pro-active, resourceful and dedicated to meeting engineering targets

Principle Accountabilities:
1. To support in the identification, design, development, introduction and validation of new systems

and components.
2. To complete detailed CAD models and drawings to a high standard.
3. To implement design validation activities using such tools as first principles calculations, Finite

Element Analysis and testing.
4. To help implement and manage product validation plans.
5. To help define, develop and update manufacturing processes for products within the value

stream.
6. To provide reports and documentation necessary to demonstrate product performance and

compliance with technical requirements.
7. Where necessary generate suitable documentation to facilitate the manufacture of a product

both in terms of directly related documents (including work instructions) and surrounding quality

and training.
8. To work closely where necessary with other functions to deliver projects.
9. To clearly communicate actions and progress of engineering tasks in hand.
10. Potential for some travel up to a maximum of 10% of time. 

Personal Specification 
• Clear open two-way communication skills. 
• Highly motivated, with a keen ability to use own initiative.
• Excellent time management, analytical and design skills.
• Knowledge of composite materials desirable but not essential.
• Willing to work in both office based and workshop based environments.
• Enthusiastic and flexible in performing a wide range of tasks within and sometimes outside of their standard job description. 
• Ability and engagement to work towards a common goal.
• Fit the dynamic and enthusiastic culture within CTG – this is required for a business with aggressive targets for expansion and growth.

Qualifications and Experience:
Preferably degree qualified with minimum 2:2 BEng or MEng (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent similar level degree such as Aerospace or Automotive) from recognised leading engineering University, with either 1-2 years industry experience or undergraduate industrial placement experience

Pay is £42 – £48 an hour Limited dependent upon experience.

If you are interested in this role please send your CV to Philip Delaloye at