Composite Design Engineer, Race Car Components

McLaren F1 Team; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a Design Engineer to create and deliver conceptual and detailed designs for composite and metallic race car components in the Chassis group, including tooling and test jigs. You will own projects from brief to delivery, working with pace and precision.

You will apply rigorous design methods, contribute to reliability improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance on the current car and in-season upgrades.

Qualifications

• Proven design experience and substantial knowledge of composite race car components, their operating environment and associated manufacturing techniques.
• Experience within Formula 1 or a similarly fast-paced and high-performance design environment.
• Excellent knowledge of composite and metallic materials, with a broad design skill set that can be applied across different areas of the car.
• A degree, HNC or similar qualification in mechanical engineering would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual and detailed designs for composite and metallic race car components, tooling, jig parts and test jigs.
• Take ownership of design projects from initial brief through to successful delivery, working accurately and at pace.
• Investigate component reliability issues and faults, designing and implementing effective solutions.
• Lead projects or small teams, supporting and supervising junior team members when required.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, contribute to priority projects across other areas of the car and work in line with established processes and best practice.

Skills

Composite & metallic design

F1 design environment

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

HNC or similar qualification

Tools

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking a Design Engineer to create and deliver conceptual and detailed designs for composite and metallic race car components in the Chassis group, including tooling and test jigs. You will own projects from brief to delivery, working with pace and precision.

You will apply rigorous design methods, contribute to reliability improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance on the current car and in-season upgrades.