Mechanical Design Engineer (FTC)

Formula One Management Limited; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare scheme.

4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per mùa

Annual leave 25 days + 8 BH

Job summary

Formula One Management Limited in Biggin Hill is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical Engineering & Design team on a fixed term contract until 2030. You will design, develop and produce high quality mechanical solutions, providing documentation and technical support across FOM projects.

Responsibilities include 3D modelling, 2D draughting, design cycle execution, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Travel to events abroad may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Design or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience with mechanical design; ability to produce documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions, including comprehensive documentation.
• Design and draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
• Administer Windchill/PDMLink, drawing identification database and Drawing Office documentation.
• Carry out full design cycle from conception to commissioning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Mechanical Design or related Engineering discipline

Tools

PTC Creo 2.0+

AutoCAD 2015+

Windchill PDMLink 10.1

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join Formula 1's Mechanical Engineering & Design team for a fixed term contract until 2030, supporting our FRO project. Reporting into our Mechanical Design Manager, this role will design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions, including comprehensive documentation.
• Design and draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
• Support, modify, maintain & repair all FOM mechanical systems (in the UK and abroad), including rapid fault finding, evaluation and diagnosing of problems that occur in an accurate and timely manner.
• Carry out 3D modelling & 2D design/draught work whilst maintaining, updating and modifying existing designs/ diagrams.
• Carry out full design cycle project/task work, through Conception, Design, Development, Prototyping, Testing, Diagnosing, Manufacture and Commissioning.
• Produce high quality, reliable products/systems that require the minimal of maintenance and support.
• Estimate accurately project and tasks duration and costing.
• Produce appropriate and complete documentation for all designs/enhancements/projects worked on.
• Report (including producing reports) as required by the R&D Groups’ Management.
• Hand over completed projects & assembly modifications to operationally responsible departments, with relevant documentation and assist operational departments as required regarding any issues that may arise.
• Liaise efficiently with other staff/ departments/ teams and outside organisations (manufacturers, suppliers, and consultancies), establishing and maintaining effective and efficient relations, overcoming problems and defining requirements.
• Decompose complex problems and produce simple and effective solutions, whilst also designing innovative cutting‑edge solutions for other projects.
• Administer of Windchill/PDMLink, drawing identification database and Drawing Office documentation.
• Perform the role of R&D (Mechanical) support representative at events abroad.
• Occasionally travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician when required; assist co‑ordinate rigging and de‑rigging mechanical equipment and structures as required.
• Support, advise and from time to time assist operational departments with their activities and duties, also assist Technicians when required.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities

• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks, being capable of working on large projects and small tasks in parallel.
• Working effectively/efficiently in a team as well as individually.
• The ability to adapt effectively to changing targets and objectives and ensure tight deadlines are achieved.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a professional manner with colleagues, team members, other departments, managers & outside organisations.
• The ability to work with the minimal of supervision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Design or related Engineering discipline.

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in designing with PTC Creo 2.0 or above.
• Experience of using AutoCAD 2015 or above.
• At least 2 years’ experience in administering and releasing using Windchill PDMLink 10.1.
• Experience in mathematical analysis for complex designs.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of drawing standards specifically technical product specification BS8888.
• Experience of bespoke low volume mechanical design projects (desirable).

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven hands‑on practical skills and good understanding/sense of aesthetics, ergonomics, shock and vibration effects.
• Familiar with a comprehensive range of materials and manufacturing systems.
• Competent in writing technical reports, specifications and user documentation.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate reports.
• Good computer literacy.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare scheme.
• Dental Care.
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies.
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near Biggin Hill.
• Free healthy snacks in our offices.
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch.
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure.
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team.
• Discount on F1 merchandise.
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive.
• Perkbox benefit portal and more.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to [e-mail].