Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Design

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company in Cologne is seeking a Senior Engineer (m/f/d) for Composite Design. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing high-performance components, ensuring on-time project delivery within budget. Applicants should possess a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, motorsport experience, and hands-on knowledge of composite design technologies. This role offers exciting projects within a dynamic team environment focused on advanced technology and innovation.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration

30 days annual holiday

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifikationen

• 4-5 years experience in motorsport or high-performance components preferred.
• Hands-on experience with carbon composite design.
• Knowledge of production methods in composite fabrication.

Aufgaben

• Concept scheming and designing composite components or assemblies.
• Generate detailed specifications and testing for components.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects within budget.

Kenntnisse

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Knowledge in motorsport parts layout

Carbon composite design technologies

Understanding of production methods

Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX

Team player

Flexibility in working hours

Problem-solving mindset

Good level of English

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

Jobbeschreibung

Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology!

Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Design

The successful candidates will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing composite components or assemblies, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and creating detailed specifications and designs, including necessary tooling and lay‑up books. Working closely as part of a team of designers, you will be in charge of producing designs (including the respective tooling) and drawings as well as providing full documentation in English. An essential part of the functions is to ensure on‑time delivery of projects within agreed cost limits. Be part of our research and development and works motorsport team in Cologne, Germany.

Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical and negotiating skills? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 500‑strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer

• exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
• attractive benefits packages e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
• a challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion

Your tasks

• undertake the concept scheming and designing of, structural and non-structural, composite components or assemblies
• generating detailed specifications of various composite components as well as associated component testing
• responsible for design and development of high-end race car components.
• definition of drawings, ply books and full documentation in English
• developing the tooling, jigs and fixtures for component production, inspection and testing
• continuously optimize component designs for performance, manufacturability, and efficiency in close collaboration with internal departments and feedback from the racetrack
• engage in workload planning for the composite design group in partnership with key business collaborators
• ensure on-time delivery of projects within agreed cost limits

Your Skills

• have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• high-level knowledge and relevant experience in motorsport parts layout and the design of high-performance components. F1 experience from an F1 team or supplier to an F1 team, 4-5 years is a clear advantage.
• display sound knowledge and hands‑on experience of carbon composite design technologies and laminate definition, including structural components and crash structures
• understanding of production methods used in composite fabrication and machine shop operations
• relevant work experience on CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, solid and surface design. Additional experience in CATIA CPD, is a clear advantage
• strong team player and open mind approach to support other team members
• collaborate effectively under stress, consistently delivering top-quality results on time
• open minded approach to the dynamic environment of Motorsport
• flexible approach to working hours
• quick, pragmatical problem-solver with a target-oriented mindset
• good level of the English language, verbally and in writing