Toray Advanced Composites is a leading supplier to the aerospace, space, automotive and industrial industries. We develop and manufacture advanced thermoset and thermoplastic composite material solutions for the production of lightweight structures.
In aerospace, our materials are employed in the latest generation of commercial, general aviation, military and unmanned aircraft.
Our composite materials are also used for chassis and bodywork structures in the automotive industry, along with high performance materials for Formula One and motorsport components.
As the leading supplier of composite materials to the satellite, space exploration and launch industries, you will find our composites on almost every satellite and launch vehicle produced in the Western world.
At Toray Advanced Composites, we believe in ingenuity, innovation, continuous improvement, and partnering with our customers to ensure their success. We strive to find talented people who share these values, then work to help them shine in their careers.
We are currently looking for a Technical Specialist in Composite Manufacturing. This is considered a senior technical position within the organisation.
The Role
As a member of the European Technical Services team you will be responsible for offering comprehensive technical support to Toray Advanced Composites’ customer base in Europe. The role will be orientated towards our aerospace business, but will span other industries. You will have a focus on supporting our customer’s component manufacturing activities via autoclave, vacuum bag, press, advanced tape laying, advanced fibre placement and resin infusion methods. You will also be responsible for supporting the commercial team in identifying sales opportunities, offering the best material solution to meet our customer needs and building strong trusting relationships both internally at Toray and within the industries we support. The majority of your work will involve thermoset composite materials manufactured in the UK and USA, though you will be expected to work closely with colleagues based at our thermoplastics manufacturing facility in the Netherlands. The position is home office based but regular visits to our facility in Langley Mill, Nottinghamshire will be required. Ideally you will be based in the UK.
Responsibilities
- You will be considered our expert in thermoset composite component manufacturing.
- Technical point of contact supporting our customers in material selection, sampling, processing support, screening and qualification test programs.
- Creating strong technical relationships and clearly communicating the value of partnering with Toray Advanced Composites for material supply.
- Support the commercial team by identifying sales opportunities by utilising technical knowledge.
- Advise internally on product selection, application and processing related topics.
- Pro-actively lead and engage in customer meetings and support material processing trials.
- Prepare presentations / documents on products and processing.
- Project management, testing, analysis and reporting of data.
- You will often be doing this in close cooperation with Toray colleagues in Europe, USA & Japan.
- Act as a mentor to less experienced members of the team.
- The main market you will support is aerospace in the UK, though there will be requirement to support customers in Europe and other industries.
Knowledge and Experience
The role would suit an experienced technical person who is looking for a new challenge working for a high profile global organisation.
Demonstratable understanding of composite properties and what influences behaviour in service. You should have comprehensive experience and knowledge of thermoset composite manufacturing techniques, and have a systematic, information driven approach to overcoming manufacturing challenges. You can demonstrate that you have solved complex problems by developing solutions as part of a multifunctional team. You have managed several projects at the same time. Previous experience in a commercial or customer facing role is advantageous.
Skills and Attributes
- 10 years+ experience working in the composites industry in either materials supply or part manufacturing.
- Educated to degree level or above (candidates with extensive industrial experience will be considered).
- Able to communicate effectively both internally and with customers.
- Comfortable presenting information to large groups of people.
- Able and willing to travel within the UK, Europe and potentially intercontinental.
- Can react quickly to meet our customer requirements.
What Toray Advanced Composites can offer
- Competitive salary dependant on qualifications and experience.
- Performance related bonus.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Car allowance.
- Company pension contributions.
- Access to private healthcare scheme.
- Training will be offered in areas requiring development.
- The opportunity to join and develop your career within a rapidly growing member of the Toray Group.
