Composite Design Engineer

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Mercedes car lease scheme

25 days holiday

On-site gym

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team in Brackley seeks an experienced composite design engineer to own major composite projects that define race-day performance. You will collaborate with Aerodynamicists, Structural Engineers, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make a real difference on the track.

The role emphasizes designing and validating 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing data, applying Catia V5/3DX and FEA to optimise reliability and

Qualifications

• Composite, mechanical, automotive or aeronautical degree (2:1 minimum grade) or similar qualification.
• Strong Composite design experience with good understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in Composite design in F1 or another top-level motorsport category is an advantage.
• Experience of Catia V5/3DX composite and surfacing design package would be beneficial.
• Use of finite element analysis tools (ideally with Catia V5/3DX package) and hand calculation methodologies to produce reliable and optimised designs is a significant benefit.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills to ensure cross departmental integration.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Aerodynamicists, Structural Engineers, and other engineering departments you will produce optimised designs to achieve the highest levels of performance and reliability.
• Understand and drive cost effective design solutions.
• Close collaboration with internal and external manufacturing departments to ensure fully integrated designs achieving optimal car performance.
• Generating 3D models, Assemblies and 2D drawings including the definition and documentation of manufacturing information (including ply book & CPD data generation).
• Specification of composite NDT procedures and results analysis, ensuring reliability of parts assemblies throughout part life cycle.
• Support in the definition of performance and reliability test & development programs for relevant designs & projects
• Ownership of assigned designs and systems throughout component life cycle and in support of the team’s reliability function

Skills

Composite design

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Cost-conscious design

3D modelling

Education

Composite/Mechanical/Aeronautical degree (2:1)

Tools

Catia V5/3DX

FEA tools

Job description

Brackley, UK

We’re looking for an experienced composite design engineer to take ownership of major composite projects that define race-day performance. This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of motorsport, collaborating with Aerodynamicists, Structural Engineers, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make a real difference on the track.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced composite design engineer to take ownership of major composite projects that define race-day performance. This is your chance to work at the cutting edge of motorsport, collaborating with Aerodynamicists, Structural Engineers, and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make a real difference on the track.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with Aerodynamicists, Structural Engineers, and other engineering departments you will produce optimised designs to achieve the highest levels of performance and reliability.
• Understand and drive cost effective design solutions.
• Close collaboration with internal and external manufacturing departments to ensure fully integrated designs achieving optimal car performance.
• Generating 3D models, Assemblies and 2D drawings including the definition and documentation of manufacturing information (including ply book & CPD data generation).
• Specification of composite NDT procedures and results analysis, ensuring reliability of parts assemblies throughout part life cycle.
• Support in the definition of performance and reliability test & development programs for relevant designs & projects
• Ownership of assigned designs and systems throughout component life cycle and in support of the team’s reliability function

About You

• Composite, mechanical, automotive or aeronautical degree (2:1 minimum grade) or similar qualification.
• Strong Composite design experience with good understanding of materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in Composite design in F1 or another top-level motorsport category is an advantage.
• Experience of Catia V5/3DX composite and surfacing design package would be beneficial.
• Use of finite element analysis tools (ideally with Catia V5/3DX package) and hand calculation methodologies to produce reliable and optimised designs is a significant benefit.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills to ensure cross departmental integration.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Whilst the environment in which you will work will be pressured and will demand a high level of attention to detail, you will be fully supported by your team to give you opportunity to be creative and develop solutions to achieve the very best.

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.Its the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.Whether youre leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.Were setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional. Give all. Gain more.

BenefitsOur riverside factory 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, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, on-site GP, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.

Why usWe believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training,werebuilding a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.

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