Composite Design Engineer - Racing Chassis & Tools

Arrow McLaren IndyCar; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing in the United Kingdom is seeking a design engineer to join the Chassis team. You will conceive and detail composite and metallic race car components, tooling, jig parts and test jigs, and take ownership of design projects from brief to delivery.

You will apply advanced materials knowledge and F1‑level engineering techniques, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver reliable, high‑performance parts while mentoring junior engineers as needed.

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 high level of proficiency in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, supported by practical Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• 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

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Clear communicator

Collaborative

Meticulous

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

HNC or similar qualification

Tools

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

McLaren Racing in the United Kingdom is seeking a design engineer to join the Chassis team. You will conceive and detail composite and metallic race car components, tooling, jig parts and test jigs, and take ownership of design projects from brief to delivery.

You will apply advanced materials knowledge and F1‑level engineering techniques, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver reliable, high‑performance parts while mentoring junior engineers as needed.