Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Motorsport Experienced

Oreca; Signes; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading motorsport engineering company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in Signes. You will design high-performance components for racing cars, using CATIA V5, and coordinate with various teams to ensure optimal solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in motorsport engineering and a passion for racing. This role offers a permanent contract and opportunities for personal development in a high-standard facility close to beautiful surroundings.

Prestations

Permanent contract with opportunities for personal development

Access to high-standard facilities

Healthy location close to sea and mountains

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in motorsport, specifically in developing high-performance components for racing cars.
• Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with adaptability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Design components and mechanical assemblies related to endurance.
• Deliver complete studies of sub-assemblies of a racing car.
• Coordinate with project manager and various teams to ensure design meets constraints.

Connaissances

Mechanical engineering background

Designing complex models in CATIA V5

Proficient in technical English communication

Knowledge of CATIA V5 surface and solid modules

Passion for motorsport

Formation

Technical design education

Outils

CATIA V5

Description du poste

Overview

ORECA Motorsport is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer H/F based in Signes, near the Paul Ricard circuit, VAR, FRANCE. Within our design office and assigned to the Director of Engineering, you will manage the design of functional sub-assemblies of a race car as part of projects such as prototypes and GT.

Responsibilities

• Design components and mechanical assemblies related to endurance.
• Find technical solutions for internal customer issues.
• Deliver complete studies of sub-assemblies of a racing car, such as suspensions, chassis, cooling, engine integration, etc., through solid modeling, surface modeling, and 2D drafting, with the goal of achieving high-performance, reliable solutions and optimized sizing. The scope includes suspensions, wheels, hydraulic systems, fuel and cooling systems, and equipment for car homologation and track-side management (e.g., legality checks, pit stop equipment).
• Coordinate with the project manager to consider time/budget constraints and risks, as well as with the supply chain, metrology, assembly, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure the design of fully integrated systems with the simulation/modeling service based on conceptual ideas evaluated in simulation.
• Oversee the design mock-up activity in the design office.
• Comply with all safety regulations across all venues.

Qualifications

• You have a background in mechanical engineering or technical design education with at least 8 years of experience in motorsport, specifically in developing high-performance components for racing cars.
• Professional experience in designing complex models in CATIA V5.
• Good knowledge of CATIA V5 surface, solid, and drawing modules.
• Proficient in technical English communication; French is a plus.
• Passion for motorsport is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated and proactive with a strong passion for high-performance engineering.
• Ability to work consistently to a high standard in stressful and time-sensitive situations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with aerodynamicists, engineers, and designers.
• Team-oriented with adaptability to meet tight deadlines and changing project requirements.
• Independent with a strong sense of initiative and a drive for excellence.
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in the field of motorsport.

Why ORECA

• Be part of ambitious projects in the world of motorsport, covering the GT3, LMDh, and LMP2 categories, with opportunities to compete at the highest level of racing.
• Permanent contract with opportunities for personal development.
• High-standard facilities including our latest technocenter featuring 8000 m2 of technologies.
• Healthy location close to both the sea and mountains, with easy access to Marseille, the airport, and high-speed train station.
• Be a part of a team capable of winning motorsport championships worldwide.
• We emphasize values, skills, and ambition in our inclusive working environment.