AddressJOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Brackley
We are a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by World Champion and Grand Prix winner.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
THE ROLE:
A fantastic opportunity has become available in our Mechanical Design Group for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer.
Reporting to one of our Lead Mechanical Design Engineers, the successful candidate will take full ownership and responsibility for a variety of complex projects & designs both on our F1 car and for our Applied Science customers.
Using an analytical approach alongside a high attention to detail to engineering design, they will deliver major mechanical projects from concept through to design, testing and implementation onto the race car.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Initiating and implementing the design and development of mechanical / hydraulic / composite assemblies of the highest complexity and to the highest standards
- Specifying and managing the R&D testing programmes for safety and performance critical systems
- Reliability management of assigned systems throughout component life cycle and in support of the team’s reliability function.
- Close collaboration with other engineering departments and external suppliers to ensure fully integrated system designs, achieving optimal car performance.
- Use of Catia FEA to support your own designs.
- Work alongside and mentor less experienced colleagues in order to strengthen their (and the team’s) technical and behavioural capability.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Mechanical, automotive or aeronautical engineering degree (2:1 minimum grade) or similar qualification with a high level of experience in F1, another top level motorsport category or an equivalent high level engineering industry.
- Experience of designing and taking responsibility/ownership for significant design projects.
- Strong knowledge of current F1/high level motorsport design systems, constructions and standards.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills to ensure cross departmental integration.
- High attention to detail and the ability to work under limited supervision to tight deadlines.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Structural composite and/or hydraulic design experience
- Basic data analysis and system simulation knowledge.
- Experience of Catia V5/3DX Mechanical Design package, knowledge of Catia Kinematics and surfacing experience.
- Experience/knowledge of FEA processes and tools.
BENEFITS:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, company car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment, employee well-being programme and offer flexible working opportunities.
