(Senior) Mechanical or Composite Design Engineer (m/f/d) Motorsport - UK

WEC; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent automotive company seeks a Mechanical and Composite Design Engineer to join its expanding team in Germany. Responsibilities include designing components for motorsport projects, ensuring timely project delivery, and utilizing advanced CAD/CAE software. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, strong design skills, and a motorsport enthusiasm. Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package offered.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Social benefits

Exciting projects with technical creativity

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong design skills and solid knowledge of modern technologies and materials.
• Proven experience in motorsport component layout and high-performance design.

Aufgaben

• Design gearbox, drivetrain or suspension components.
• Integration design across systems such as engine cooling, fuel, hydraulics.
• Support automotive engineering prototype projects.

Kenntnisse

Design skills

Knowledge of modern technologies and materials

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Motorsport component layout

Proficiency in CAD/CAE software

Team-oriented mindset

Ausbildung

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Epsom, UK

Travel: Willingness to travel to Germany required

Don’t just go to work – become part of a unique company in a fast-paced, high-performance industry. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe stands for innovation, team spirit, and cutting-edge technology in motorsport and automotive engineering.

We are currently growing our UK branch by establishing design engineering capabilities. Therefore, we are seeking Mechanical and Composite Design Engineers (m/f/d) with a focus on our various motorsport projects, such as WEC LMH, GT3, GT4 and WRC.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and documentation of various components and assemblies. Your tasks will include calculations, 2D layouts, 3D design, and the development of sub-assemblies. You may also be involved in defining rig test requirements. A key part of the role is ensuring the timely delivery of projects within agreed cost limits, along with complete documentation.

Your Tasks:

• Design of gearbox, drivetrain or suspension components
• Chassis design including roll cage, subframes, seat and safety equipment, dashboard, steering wheel, and pedal box
• Integration design across systems such as engine cooling, fuel, hydraulics, pneumatics, HV systems (including batteries), and braking systems
• Design of structural and non-structural composite components and assemblies (specifications, drawings, ply books as well as tooling, jigs, and fixtures for production)
• Support for automotive engineering prototype projects

We welcome both specialists, who want to dedicate themselves to one of the aforementioned functional domains, and generalists, who want to maintain an overview of all areas of vehicle design.

Your Profile:

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent)

Strong design skills and solid knowledge of modern technologies and materials

Good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Proven experience in motorsport component layout and high-performance design (e.g. F1, LMH/LMDh, BTCC, GT3, GT4, Rally)

Proficiency in CAD/CAE software (CATIA V5 preferred), FEM analysis, classical calculation methods

Familiarity with data management systems (e.g. Teamcenter) and MS Office

“Racing mindset” – i.e. enthusiasm for motorsport, flexibility and resilience, willingness to go the extra mile to win on track

Team-oriented mindset with a responsible, analytical, and creative working style

Willingness to travel when required

What We Offer:

Exciting projects with room for technical creativity and innovation

Attractive benefits package including competitive salary, social benefits, 30 days annual leave

A dynamic and fulfilling workplace in a multinational company with a familiar atmosphere – driven by passion and fascination for motorsport

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