Design Engineer

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Milton Keynes is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of high-performance Power Units for the 2026 Formula One season. The role involves delivering engineering solutions and investigating faults, requiring proficiency in CAD tools and a mechanical engineering background. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in developing detailed engineering requirements.
• Proficiency in CAD to produce 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Successful experience in fault investigation and rectification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions according to specifications and cost.
• Investigate and resolve faults affecting Power Units.
• Create and release detailed engineering models and technical drawings.

Skills

3D modeling

Fault investigation

Mechanical engineering principles

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains is excited to offer opportunities to join our technical office as we transition from building our team’s first Power Units to refining them into a race-ready package, all aimed at delivering the most competitive car on the 2026 Formula One grid.

We are seeking multiple Mechanical Design Engineers to join our Mechanical Design ICE Team and drive the future of motorsport innovation. You will be based at our cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes, designed to produce high-performance Power Units for the 2026 engine regulations.

In a rapidly changing regulatory environment, you will be required to apply physics from first principles and knowledge of cutting-edge technology to create high-performance PU hardware.

Key responsibilities of our Mechanical Design Engineers

• Deliver engineering solutions to the agreed specification, program plan, and cost.
• Investigate, contain, and resolve faults to ensure there is no negative impact on the running of Power Units.
• Create, collate, and communicate the engineering direction to key stakeholders.
• Create and release detailed engineering models and technical drawings using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Remove mechanical limitations to performance development and deployment.
• Actively contribute to the team’s and department’s development.

Essential competencies for our Mechanical Design Engineers

• Previous experience in developing detailed requirements from an engineering scope.
• Proficiency in using CAD packages to produce 3D models and 2D engineering drawings.
• Experience in delivering engineering direction with imperfect data.
• Mechanical (or similar discipline) engineering degree or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Successful experience in fault investigation, containment, and rectification.
• Experience in designing for manufacture to improve quality, reduce cost, and reduce lead time without sacrificing performance.
• Designing from a clean sheet using first principles.

At Red Bull Powertrains, these roles offer not only a fantastic team environment but also a competitive salary and benefits such as a bonus scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, workplace nursery, pension scheme, on-site gym and fitness classes, free daily food, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Above all, the job satisfaction of contributing to championship-winning grand prix cars is unparalleled.