Composite Designer

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1® Team is seeking a Senior Composite Design Engineer to shape the design of composite components and tooling, contributing to advanced aerostructures and manufacturing information.

You will lead CAD development in CATIA 3DX, guide graduates, and collaborate with manufacturers to implement design specifications while meeting tight deadlines.

Experience in Formula 1 or top-tier motorsport and a degree in engineering are essential; strong communication and IT skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in Formula 1 or top-tier motorsport essential.
• Designed bodywork, wings, bumpers, and interior components for motorsport.
• Proficient in CATIA 3DX with accurate, efficient designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop layouts and schemes for composite assemblies, ensuring optimal design and functionality.
• Create detailed CAD models and drawings of composite components.
• Create CAD models and drawings of composite tooling.
• Prepare comprehensive manufacturing information for composite production processes, including materials, techniques, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturers to ensure effective communication and implementation of design specifications.
• Provide guidance and supervision to Graduate Designers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality work.

Skills

Composite design

CAD software

Project planning

Team supervision

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA 3DX

Job description

In this role you will contribute to the design of composite components and all associated tooling. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026

Fueled by bold ambition

In this role you will contribute to the design of composite components and all associated tooling. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

• Develop layouts and schemes for composite assemblies, ensuring optimal design and functionality
• Create detailed CAD models and drawings of composite components
• Creation of CAD models and drawings of composite tooling
• Prepare comprehensive manufacturing information for composite production processes, including materials, techniques, and quality standards
• Collaborate with manufacturers to ensure effective communication and implementation of design specifications
• Provide guidance and supervision to Graduate Designers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality work

In this role you will contribute to the design of composite components and all associated tooling. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

• Develop layouts and schemes for composite assemblies, ensuring optimal design and functionality

• Create detailed CAD models and drawings of composite components

• Creation of CAD models and drawings of composite tooling

• Prepare comprehensive manufacturing information for composite production processes, including materials, techniques, and quality standards

• Collaborate with manufacturers to ensure effective communication and implementation of design specifications

• Provide guidance and supervision to Graduate Designers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality work

Requirements

What do we need from you?

• Previous experience in Formula 1® or Top-Tier motorsport is essential
• Proven experience in a composite design role, including the design of bodywork, wings, bumpers, and interior components within the motorsport industry, is required
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably CATIA 3DX, with a proven track record of producing accurate and efficient designs
• A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or equivalent

• Knowledge of composite component design, composite materials and their properties; knowledge or experience of composites manufacture

• Ability to plan and manage own workloads, prioritizing in a time pressured environment and manage personal deadlines

• Clear and concise communication
• Self-motivated, innovative, and comfortable working independently, while meeting challenging deadlines

• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.)

• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.