Graduate Aero Mechanical Design Engineer

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry pension

Generous time off

Career development

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Graduate Aero Mechanical Design Engineer to support the wind tunnel model and testing facility, designing mechanical and electromechanical systems for the model.

You will work within a skilled design group, applying 3D CAD, GD&T and basic FEA to develop reliable components, learn from senior engineers, and contribute to innovative design solutions in a fast-paced motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Design tied to Motorsport or equivalent.
• Graduate or within 12 months of completing your degree.
• Some experience with 3D CAD tools, preferably CATIA.
• Knowledge of complex mechanical engineering is advantageous.
• Ability to apply structural analysis (FEA) to validate parts.
• Awareness of materials and manufacturing techniques including composites.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high quality designed mechanical parts for the wind tunnel model
• Work on design projects for mechanical systems used on the wind tunnel model, test facility and aero instrumentation
• Review designs and improve performance and reliability of engineering systems
• Work to complete mechanical design solutions as directed by senior team members
• Contribute new design methodology ideas and processes
• Investigate and research new technologies and materials for development

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

GD&T

Materials knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

3DExperience/CATIA

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Graduate Aero Mechanical Design Engineer to join Cadillac Formula 1® Team at Silverstone. In this role you will be work within a group of skilled design engineers in helping develop the team’s 60% wind tunnel model and testing facility, designing and developing mechanical and electromechanical systems for the model.

• Support delivery of high quality designed mechanical parts for the wind tunnel model
• Working on design projects in all aspects of the design of the mechanical systems used on the wind tunnel model, test facility and aero instrumentation
• Reviewing designs and developing an understanding on how to improve the performance and reliability of engineering systems
• Working to achieve the project scope set out by senior team members to complete mechanical design solutions
• Contribute new ideas in design methodology including process and procedures
• Investigate and research new technologies and materials to be used in the development of mechanical systems

Requirements

What do we need from you?

• A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering/Design/Motorsport) or similar
• Completed your degree within the past 12 months, or you are scheduled to complete it within the next 12 months
• Some experience of mechanical design using 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA)
• Some knowledge and understanding of complex mechanical engineering is advantageous
• Ability to apply structural engineering techniques for part validation (FEA)
• Some knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques including composite manufacture and advanced digital manufacture
• An awareness of GD&T and its application
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors
• Communicate effectively with colleagues
• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email
• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 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.