Mechanical Design Engineer - High-Performance Racing Tech

Motorsport Network, LLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental Care

4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per s.ea

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Free staff shuttle to nearby trains

Free healthy snacks

Subsidised canteen

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Formula 1 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on a fixed-term contract through 2030 to join our Mechanical Engineering & Design team. You will design, develop, and produce high-quality mechanical solutions, manage 3D/2D drafting, and oversee full design cycles with thorough documentation.

The role requires Creo experience (2.0+), AutoCAD familiarity, and Windchill PDMLink proficiency. Occasional travel to events abroad may be required; UK-based work from Biggin Hill area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Design or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience designing with PTC Creo 2.0 or above.
• Experience administering and releasing in Windchill PDMLink 10.1.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions with full documentation.
• Create components and assemblies for Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
• Support and maintain mechanical systems in the UK and abroad, diagnosing issues and performing fault-finding.
• Carry out 3D modelling and 2D drafting, updating existing designs and diagrams.
• Lead full design cycles from conception to commissioning, estimating durations and costs.
• Produce complete documentation for designs and enhancements; report to R&D management as required.
• Handover projects to operations with documentation and assist with issue resolution.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers and consultancies to define requirements.
• Decompose complex problems and design innovative solutions; manage Windchill/PDMLink records.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Mechanical Design

Tools

PTC Creo 2.0+

AutoCAD 2015+

Windchill PDMLink 10.1

Job description

Formula 1 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on a fixed-term contract through 2030 to join our Mechanical Engineering & Design team. You will design, develop, and produce high-quality mechanical solutions, manage 3D/2D drafting, and oversee full design cycles with thorough documentation.

The role requires Creo experience (2.0+), AutoCAD familiarity, and Windchill PDMLink proficiency. Occasional travel to events abroad may be required; UK-based work from Biggin Hill area is expected.