Junior Mechanical Engineer

Motorsport Network, LLC; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains in Milton Keynes is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer on a 24-month fixed-term contract to support ERS manufacturing and build processes. You'll collaborate across Design, Production and Quality teams on race-ready solutions, contribute from concept to manufacture, and gain exposure to Formula One power unit development in a world-class motorsport environment.

You'll work with some of the industry’s leading engineers and help maximise performance while developing your

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in manufacturing and production environments.
• Familiarity with GD&T and design for manufacture/assembly.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and continuous improvement of ERS manufacturing and build processes.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver high-performance, race-ready solutions.
• Contribute to engineering projects from concept through to manufacture and trackside application.
• Help solve complex technical challenges alongside some of the industry's leading engineers.
• Build strong relationships across Red Bull Powertrains and the wider Red Bull Technology Group.
• Working with the Product Engineers and support them with production solutions and to maximise quality and allow design freedom to reach the maximum performance.

Skills

Strong engineering fundamentals

Problem-solving

Experience in manufacturing and prod.

Experience in motorsport/Formula One

CAD proficiency

Stress analysis & GD&T

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Junior Mechanical Engineer (24-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

At Red Bull Powertrains, we're developing the next generation of Formula One power units and setting new benchmarks for performance, innovation and engineering excellence.

We are looking for a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our ERS Mechanical Design Team, supporting ERS Production Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge Power Unit manufacturing and build tooling while gaining exposure to the full engineering lifecycle in a world-class motorsport environment. This will give the successful candidate a lot exposure to a high level battery cell testing and battery assembly.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the design, development and continuous improvement of ERS manufacturing and build processes.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Manufacturing and Quality teams to deliver high-performance, race-ready solutions.
• Contribute to engineering projects from concept through to manufacture and trackside application.
• Help solve complex technical challenges alongside some of the industry's leading engineers.
• Build strong relationships across Red Bull Powertrains and the wider Red Bull Technology Group.
• Working with the Product Engineers and support them with production solutions and to maximise quality and allow design freedom to reach the maximum performance.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience in manufacturing and production solutions is essential.
• Experience in Formula One hybrid power units is advantageous; however, experience in high-performance motorsport, racing engines or advanced R&D environments is essential.
• Proficiency in a major CAD package.
• Understanding of stress analysis, design for manufacture, design for assembly and GD&T.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to accelerate your engineering career while working on some of the most advanced technology in motorsport. You'll learn from some of the best engineers in the world, gain hands-on experience developing Formula One power units, and be given the platform, support and exposure needed to grow, excel and make a real impact from day one.

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.