Lead Structural Methodologies Engineer

Alpine F1 Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Alpine Racing Limited in Enstone is seeking a Lead Structural Methodologies Engineer to head the Engineering Office, overseeing development and control of vehicle load-cases and advancing engineering methodologies.

You will lead a team focused on FEA, Abaqus-based workflows, and data analytics within a high-performance racing environment, driving innovation and best practices across the department.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in Structural Analysis, FEA, or Engineering Method Development.
• Strong understanding of FEA principles and developing automation workflows.
• Experience with HPC environments and advanced data analytics for engineering applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team focused on development and control of all vehicle load-cases.
• Create, implement, and continuously improve engineering methodologies, tools and processes.
• Develop load definitions for exceptional/non-standard events and validate loading assumptions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes and analysis approaches.

Education

Engineering degree (BEng/MEng) or related discipline

Tools

ABAQUS

Python scripting

Unix/Linux scripting

Job description

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a dynamic and innovative F1 team? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Engineering Office at Enstone as our Lead Structural Methodologies Engineer.

Our team is dedicated to engineering excellence, pushing the boundaries of technology and optimising performance to achieve our goals. We are built on collaboration and mutual support, fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Your Challenge:

This role is responsible for the leading and developing a team focused on development and control of all vehicle load-cases together with the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering methodologies, tools, and processes that support the Structural Analysis Department.

This includes generating and validating load cases derived from track data, developing load definitions for exceptional and non-standard events such as barrier impacts and wheel-to-wheel racing incidents, and ensuring consistency in loading assumptions across all areas of the car.

Identifying opportunities to improve existing workflows, processes, and analysis approaches.Develop and implementing new engineering methodologies to enhance the capability and efficiency of the Structural Analysis team.

Who we Want:

We are looking to strengthen our talented team with an individual who has significant experience in Structural Analysis, FEA, or Engineering Method Development. You should be educated to degree level in Engineering or a related discipline. Additionally, you should have a strong understanding of FEA principles and developing engineering automation workflows. The ideal candidate will have experience within abaqus, associated scripting/customisation capabilities, python programming, Unix/Linux scripting, high-performance computing (HPC) environments, machine learning or advanced data analytics for engineering applications.

What We Offer You In Return

Working for Alpine F1 Team, you will work with top professionals, directly impacting race car performance on a global stage, and enjoy our state-of-the-art facilities. We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym, a subsidised restaurant and many more additional benefits. Additionally, the thrill of pioneering innovation in Formula One racing provides numerous career development opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

At Alpine F1 Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.

Job Family

Alpine Racing UK

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