Design Engineer - Composites

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Racing is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for the CBW team in the UK. You will own engineering projects from concept to detailed design, supporting R&D and production through build, test, and fault-resolution phases.

You will lead fault investigations, mentor student engineers, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with aerodynamics, electronics and other disciplines to deliver high-quality, mass- and stiffness-optimised components.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in engineering design for components and assemblies.
• Proven ability to lead significant engineering projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Own complete engineering projects from concept to detail design.
• Lead fault investigations and implement robust fixes.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, vehicle science, electronics, and production teams.
• Mentor student engineers and support continuous improvement.
• Prepare clear procedures and system specifications.
• Provide sign-off with stress engineering input.

Skills

Design engineering

Project leadership

CAD NX

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

As a Senior Design Engineer in teh Chassis, Bodywork and Wings (CBW) team, you'll own complete engineering projects - from bold conceptual ideas to detailed design - while supporting R&D and production teams throughout build, test, and fault-resolution phases. Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and success of cutting-edge automotive systems. You'll lead fault investigations, support drawing and assembly checks, and mentor student engineers. Alongside your project responsibilities, you'll also drive continuous improvement, contributing to smarter, more efficient design practices across the team.,

• Create conceptual and detailed designs for vehicle components and structures.
• Develop lightweight, structurally efficient, cost-effective solutions with a keen eye for mass, stiffness and performance trade-offs.
• Produce supporting structural and functional calculations.
• Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, vehicle science, electronics, chassis, stress, transmission, R&D, production and external suppliers.
• Write clear technical procedures and system specifications.
• Lead fault investigations and implement timely, robust fixes.
• Support drawing and assembly checking, and provide Class 5 sign-off with stress engineering.
• Mentor student placements and help shape the next generation of engineering talent.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, working with senior engineers to enhance design efficiency across the team.
• Act as a key point of contact for project allocation, supplier engagement, and user-acceptance activities.
  

  You combine strong technical ability with a proactive attitude and a solid understanding of engineering design principles, detailed drawings, and modern CAD tools (Siemens NX). You take pride in producing precise, high-quality work. You're self-motivated, calm under pressure, and confident taking ownership of key projects from concept to completion.

Clear communication and balanced judgement come naturally to you, and you work well with colleagues across all disciplines. As a senior, you lead by example and contribute to building a positive, high-performance team culture., We're looking for someone who combines exceptional technical skill with leadership potential, creativity, and collaboration. You'll excel in this role if you have:

• Strong understanding of engineering design for components and assemblies, aligned with industry standards.
• Familiarity with CAD and engineering software used in vehicle design (NX experience a bonus - training available).
• Superb attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the confidence to lead projects independently.
• A positive, open, and team-focused attitude, able to inspire colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent judgement, integrity and communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with a clear sense of prioritisation.
• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Proven technical expertise in your specialism, with the ability to lead and own significant engineering projects.
• For almost 50 years, Williams F1 Racing Team has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.