Design Tools Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading performance engineering team in Milton Keynes is seeking a Design Tools Engineer to develop innovative tools for automation and design efficiency. You will contribute to enhancing CAD and PLM workflows to ensure quality and effectiveness in a high-stakes F1 environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science, experience in CAD, and software development skills. Join us and play a crucial role in creating championship-winning cars.

Benefits

Bonuses

Private healthcare

A pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required.
• Strong proficiency in CAD platforms like Siemens NX or CATIA.
• Experience in software development for engineering applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD plug-ins and automation scripts to improve design quality assurance.
• Configure and enhance Teamcenter workflows for data traceability.
• Automate manufacturability reviews to prevent late-stage design issues.
• Deliver automated solutions for clash detection and virtual build reviews.
• Provide clear visibility of design compliance and tool usage metrics.
• Capture requirements for automation tools through collaboration.

Skills

Strong proficiency in CAD platforms (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA)

Experience in software development for engineering applications (e.g. C#, Python, VB.NET)

Understanding of DfM/DfA principles

Familiarity with API development and integration

Education

Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains is offering an incredible opportunity for a Design Tools Engineer to join our team as we head into our first-ever racing season with a Red Bull designed power unit. You’ll be at the heart of our operation, developing and perfecting race-ready performance, playing a crucial role in delivering a power unit capable of competing at the sharp end of the 2026 Formula One grid.

Working within our Engineering Capabilities department you will be developing tools that will streamline design workflows to ensure we are as fast on track, as we are in the factory. You will be a part of enabling automation and digital standards across the business improving traceability, best practice standards, and supporting right-first-time releases.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop CAD plug-ins and automation scripts: Create tools that reduce repetitive tasks, enforce design rules, and improve design quality assurance.
• Extend PLM functionality: Configure and enhance Teamcenter workflows to support data traceability, validation sign-off, and simulation-ready geometry management.
• Integrate DfM/DfA checks into CAD workflows: Automate manufacturability and assembly feasibility reviews to prevent late-stage design issues.
• Create clash and clearance validation tools: Deliver automated solutions for clash detection, access checks, and virtual build reviews to de-risk assembly processes.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools: Provide clear visibility of design compliance, build feasibility, and tool usage metrics to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Methods Engineering: Capture requirements for automation tools and validate solutions through early adoption and feedback loops.
• Provide training and support: Act as a change champion by onboarding engineers to new tools and promoting best practice adoption across teams.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Strong proficiency in CAD platforms (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA) and PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter)
• Experience in software development for engineering applications (e.g. C#, Python, VB.NET or similar)
• Understanding of DfM/DfA principles and their application in CAD workflows
• Familiarity with API development and integration for CAD/PLM environments

At Red Bull Powertrains, we push the limits, fight for every victory, and get things done with relentless focus. Joining us means being part of a high-performance team that thrives on collaboration, trust, and ambition. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and take our work seriously—but not ourselves. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonuses
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.