CAD Systems Specialist

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula 1 team in Grove is looking for a CAD Systems Specialist to lead the technical direction for Siemens NX, supporting design and manufacturing teams. This role involves driving CAD projects, improving workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have experience with Siemens NX, automation scripting, and agile methodologies. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-performance environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading CAD implementations, preferably with Siemens NX.
• Strong understanding of NX-enabled CAD workflows.
• Hands-on experience with NX configuration and customisation.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Experience developing automation or integrations using Python, C#, Java, or similar.
• Solid background in systems integration and enterprise IT.
• Experience working in Agile environments and delivering improvement programmes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimisation of Siemens NX solutions.
• Act as primary technical authority for CAD implementations.
• Drive digital transformation through PLM strategy.
• Design and develop custom plugins and automation scripts.
• Provide training and support for user adoption.
• Monitor system performance and suggest enhancements.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver CAD projects successfully.
• Resolve issues and implement permanent solutions.

Skills

Leading CAD implementations

NX-enabled CAD workflows

NX configuration and customisation

Business requirements translation

Developing automation or integrations

Systems integration knowledge

Agile environments experience

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Siemens NX

Python

C#

Java

Job description

We are now looking for a CAD Systems Specialist to join our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team within the Technology Innovation Group. This is a key technical leadership role, providing strategic direction and hands‑on expertise for our CAD platform, Siemens NX, supporting the design, manufacturing, and engineering teams that power our race cars.

The Role

As a CAD Systems Specialist, you will be the technical authority for Siemens NX at Williams Racing. You will lead CAD projects, drive continuous improvement, and ensure our CAD systems enable seamless CAD workflows across the business.

Working closely with engineers, IT, and manufacturing teams, you will provide “at‑elbow” support, develop custom tools, and champion best practices that deliver real value in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Siemens NX solutions
• Act as the primary technical authority for CAD implementations and integrations
• Drive digital transformation through PLM strategy and process improvement
• Design and develop custom plugins, automation scripts, and extensions using NX Open APIs
• Provide training, documentation, and hands‑on support to drive user adoption
• Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements for efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver CAD and PLM projects successfully
• Investigate recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement permanent solutions
• Take ownership of major incidents, working closely with Service Management
• Maintain and update technical documentation
• Support out‑of‑hours upgrades or incidents when required

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long‑term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading CAD implementations (Siemens NX strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of NX‑enabled CAD workflows
• Hands‑on experience with NX configuration and customisation
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Experience developing automation or integrations (Python, C#, Java or similar)
• Solid background in systems integration, data migration, and enterprise IT environments
• Experience working in Agile environments and delivering continuous improvement programmes
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Additional Information

Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.

Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.

Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.

Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.

Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.

Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.