Rameez Layman
Senior Composites Technician
About
Highly skilled Composite Technician with 20+ years of hands-on experience in advanced composite manufacturing, including prepreg carbon fibre, vacuum infusion, epoxy systems, and structural bonding. Proven background in aerospace UAV R&D and high-performance super yacht construction, delivering lightweight, high-strength structures under strict quality and safety standards. Recognized for reducing structural weight, improving production efficiency, and solving complex tooling and mould alignment challenges.
Experienced in precision manufacturing, 3D models interpretation, vacuum bagging systems, and structural repair of critical components. Seeking to contribute to a high-performance aerospace or motorsport engineering team where precision, innovation, and structural integrity are paramount.
Experience
Composites Technician - Marine Evolution
(2026-03 - 2026-08)
- Lay-up and infusion of structural components to strict resin fraction tolerances
- Extensive vacuum bagging and curing procedures
- Mould preparation and advanced release system application
Owner - Freelancing - NUHUB Composites Tech
(2025-03 - 2025-12)
- Perform in-process quality checks and supervise all composite and fibre manufacturing activities, including accurate job card control
- Drive production to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards, housekeeping and safety on the shop floor
- Lead mould building and maintenance, support new product and camper design, and contribute to R&D and process improvements
- Manage stock, waste and basic cost control, while handling required administration and documentation
- Coach and develop team members, modelling calm, hands-on, high-integrity behaviour with strong attention to detail and time management
- Oversee efficient, repeatable manufacturing of composite fibre clamps for subsea oil pipes, optimising workflows, training and root-cause problem solving across clamp projects
Composites Technician - Shadowfax UAV
(2024-03 - 2025-02)
Built Composite UAV during R&D stage. Reduced composite weight of UAV by 1.5kg. Updated the manufacture specifications with new innovative processes. Shaped and refined CNC-produced plugs to precise 3D model tolerances without direct drawing references.
Realigned mould systems using precision fence systems. Manufactured spare UAV components for testing programs. Conducted high-precision composite repairs on critical components. Direct contribution to lightweight performance optimization — critical in aerospace endurance and efficiency applications.
Senior Composite Technician - Southern Wind Shipyards
(2003-10 - 2022-09)
19 years of experience manufacturing high-performance composite super yacht structures requiring aerospace-grade precision.
- Prepreg deck and hull construction using carbon fibre and honeycomb core materials
- Lay-up and infusion of structural components to strict resin fraction tolerances
- Extensive vacuum bagging and curing procedures
- Mould preparation and advanced release system application
- Worked with Ampreg 22, Prime 20LV, Prime 10LV epoxy systems
- Led teams in management absence
- Sole specialist responsible for complex defect repairs
- Interpreted and executed technical drawings with high precision
- Ensured structural quality under load-bearing and environmental stress conditions
- Health & Safety Representative & trained Fire Fighter
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management
Certificate - Ms Office, bookeeping, pastel Acc
Certificate - MATRIC
