Design Engineer - Composites

Williams Racing; Retford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Racing in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Engineer for the Suspension, Steering & Brakes (SSB) team to drive full lifecycle engineering from concept to detailed design, supporting R&D and production through build, test, and fault resolution.

You will help develop lightweight, high‑performing components, produce calculations, and collaborate across aerodynamics, electronics, chassis, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Experience with composite components and assemblies.
• Willingness to develop project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual and detailed designs for vehicle components and structures.
• Develop lightweight, structurally efficient, cost‑effective solutions with a good 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.
• Support the writing of clear technical procedures and system specifications.
• Support fault investigations and help implement timely, robust fixes.
• Assist with drawing and assembly checking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, working with senior engineers to enhance design efficiency across the team.
• Support project allocation, supplier engagement, and user‑acceptance activities as directed.

Skills

Composite design

CAD software

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or related engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

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About the Role

As a Design Engineer in our Suspension, Steering & Brakes (SSB) team, you'll work on engineering projects across the full lifecycle - from concept through to detailed design - supporting R&D and production teams through build, test, and fault-resolution phases. Your work will directly contribute to the performance, reliability, and success of cutting‑edge automotive systems.You'll support fault investigations, help with drawing and assembly checks, and work closely with senior engineers to develop your skills. Alongside your project work, you'll contribute ideas to continuous improvement, helping build smarter, more efficient design practices across the team.

About You

You have a solid grounding in composite materials design and manufacture, and you're keen to build on it. You combine good technical ability with a proactive attitude and a growing understanding of engineering design principles, detailed drawings, and modern CAD tools (Siemens NX preferred). You take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, stay calm under pressure, and are comfortable taking ownership of your own tasks within a wider project. Clear communication and good judgement come naturally to you, and you work well with colleagues across all disciplines. You're a team player who's keen to learn and grow within a high‑performance team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Create conceptual and detailed designs for vehicle components and structures.
• Develop lightweight, structurally efficient, cost‑effective solutions with a good 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.
• Support the writing of clear technical procedures and system specifications.
• Support fault investigations and help implement timely, robust fixes.
• Assist with drawing and assembly
  checking.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, working with senior engineers to enhance design efficiency across the team.
• Support project allocation, supplier engagement, and user‑acceptance activities as directed.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who combines solid technical skill with enthusiasm, creativity, and collaboration. You'll excel in this role if you have:

• Good understanding of engineering design for composite components and assemblies, aligned with industry standards.
• Good CAD skills and experience using engineering software for vehicle design (Siemens NX experience is a bonus although training is available).
• An interest in developing project delivery experience.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high‑quality work under pressure.
• A proactive, self‑motivated mindset with a willingness to take ownership of your own workload.
• A positive, open, and team‑focused attitude.
• Good judgement, integrity and communication skills.
• Good organisational abilities with a clear sense of prioritisation.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or a closely related engineering discipline. Some technical experience in your specialism, with an eagerness to develop and grow within a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Additional Information

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Summary

Type: Full‑time Function: Engineering Experience level: Associate Industry: Sports

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing 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. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors' Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers' Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long‑term mission to evolve and return to