Graduate Wind-Tunnel Mechanical Design Engineer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development potential

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team at Silverstone is seeking a Graduate Aero Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team of skilled design engineers. You will help develop the wind tunnel model and testing facility, designing mechanical and electromechanical systems for the model.

Responsibilities include delivering high quality designed parts, working on mechanical design projects, reviewing designs, and contributing new ideas in design methodology.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Design/Motorsport or equivalent.
• Recent graduate or within 12 months of graduation.
• Experience with 3D CAD, preferably 3DExperience/CATIA.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and materials is advantageous.
• Awareness of GD&T and part validation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high quality mechanical parts for the wind tunnel model.
• Work on design projects for mechanical systems used on the wind tunnel model and aero instrumentation.
• Review designs and seek improvements for performance and reliability.
• Contribute ideas in design methodology and processes.
• Research new technologies and materials for mechanical development.

Skills

3D CAD (3DExperience/CATIA)

GD&T knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Design/Motorsport degree

Tools

3DExperience/CATIA

FEA familiarity

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 Team at Silverstone is seeking a Graduate Aero Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team of skilled design engineers. You will help develop the wind tunnel model and testing facility, designing mechanical and electromechanical systems for the model.

Responsibilities include delivering high quality designed parts, working on mechanical design projects, reviewing designs, and contributing new ideas in design methodology.