Composite Design Student Placement - Motorsport Innovation

Alpine Formula One Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym access

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team (Enstone) invites applications for a 1-year Composites Design Student Placement. You will support the design and development of carbon fibre components from concept to manufacturing release, working with seasoned engineers to ensure performance, manufacturability and F1 compliance.

Key activities include CAD modelling, laminate definition, tooling design, and documentation to drive quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering and looking for an industry placement as your penultimate year of university.
• Strong understanding of composite materials and mechanical design principles.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Familiarity with composite manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of composite components using CAD software.
• Support the creation of laminate schedules and ply definitions.
• Help prepare technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and tooling.
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, structural analysis, and vehicle integration teams to ensure design feasibility and performance.

Skills

Composite materials knowledge

Mechanical design principles

Attention to detail

Motivation for motorsport

Education

Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace/Motorsport Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Alpine Formula One Team (Enstone) invites applications for a 1-year Composites Design Student Placement. You will support the design and development of carbon fibre components from concept to manufacturing release, working with seasoned engineers to ensure performance, manufacturability and F1 compliance.

Key activities include CAD modelling, laminate definition, tooling design, and documentation to drive quality and efficiency.