Design tech - engineering

Job Title: Product Technology Engineer

D ual reporting to CTO – USA with dotted line to Group Product Technology Manager

Work Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm (Monday to Friday). Salary Full time, Exempt.

Established in 2009 in Sleaford, UK, SHD remains committed to providing exceptional levels of service and flexibility coupled with a wealth of experience within the composite industry. SHD is at the leading edge of advanced composites technology and manufacture a wide range of thermoset prepregs, which include carbon, glass, aramid, natural and hybrid fabrics whilst also offering a toll impregnation service. With the recent exciting acquisition by Cambium Biomaterials, Inc. the Company is committed to rapidly accelerating product and footprint development and growth. This role direct supports the development plan.
You will be engaged with and lead projects focused on both the introduction of new materials as well as the ongoing technical support of existing products. This individual serves as the vital link between product development, production, and the customer, ensuring long-term technical compliance and the successful integration of composite materials into complex customer supply chains.
Product Champion: Act as the primary technical point of contact for the US product portfolio, ensuring products meet the requirements of evolving industry standards and US customer specifications throughout their lifecycle.
Provide ongoing support for existing US products, assisting production and sales teams with material queries, troubleshooting, and application advice.
New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead and manage product introduction projects from concept through to production and final delivery, ensuring alignment with aerospace material specifications and customer requirements.
Oversee and maintain the accuracy of Specifications, Technical Data Sheets (TDS), compliance reports, and qualification records for the US aerospace range.
Material Validation: Lead material validations, trials, and change management initiatives, including technical assessments for raw material obsolescence, supplier transitions, and process improvements for both new and existing products. This may include management of NCAMP allowables database projects.
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Sales to ensure smooth transitions from development through to product commercialisation.
Sustainability & LCA: Support customer Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) by providing technical data, material performance insights, and sustainability metrics for the portfolio.
Industry Standards: Stay abreast of global aerospace trends, US environmental regulations, and composite innovations to ensure the portfolio remains competitive and compliant.
Degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Preferred)
Strong knowledge of composite materials, with a particular focus on thermoset prepregs (Essential)
Experience working in aerospace or associated industries such as automotive, defence, or advanced manufacturing (Essential)
Strong knowledge of composites materials testing methods (Preferred)
Familiarity with aerospace material specifications and qualification processes (Preferred)
Familiarity with NCAMP database protocols (Preferred)
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and quality
Ability to travel to Group locations if required
Ability to perform office functions such as fine finger manipulation for keyboarding
Ability to read and write effectively in English
Ability to work with various computer programs
Passion for SHD Materials
Friendly, flexible team player with a can-do-attitude
Flexible approach to changing business and meeting customer's needs
Customer satisfaction focused
SHD Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. SHD Composites is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.