Mechanical Design Engineer (Test)

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Many more

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains in Milton Keynes seeks a senior mechanical designer to lead the interface between powertrain systems and test facilities, delivering robust designs for verification and qualification. You will work closely with the Test Design Team and other RBPT groups to ensure performance and manufacturability.

The role requires a degree in mechanical-related fields, strong problem-solving ability, and experience with NX CAD and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to deliver mechanical design projects with test design teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and independent work ethic.
• Experience with CAD (Siemens NX) and drafting with GD&T.
• Ability to model with hand calculations and test-system modelling.
• Experience in fault resolution and non-conformance assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of systems interfacing PU and test facilities.
• Collaborate with the Test Design Team and other RBPT groups.
• Deliver mechanical designs that meet verification criteria.
• Lead fault resolution and assess non-conformance requests.
• Model parts/assemblies and support manufacturing and cost targets.

Skills

Mechanical design

Test design

Problem solving

Siemens NX

CAD modelling

GD&T

DFM/DFMA

Thermal analysis

Fluid analysis

Team collaboration

Fault resolution

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Automotive Engineering

Physics

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Join Red Bull Powertrains and be part of a team pushing the limits of innovation and performance in Formula 1 power unit technology. If you're a passionate engineer, problem-solver, or technical expert, this is your chance to help shape the future of motorsport at the highest level. Are you ready for the challenge?

In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering the maximum performance potential to the podium, collaborating closely with all teams within Red Bull Powertrains. To succeed, you must lead the design of systems which interface between PU (ICE, ERS, ESS, Turbo) and fired/non-fired test facilities to enable to the UUT to be evaluated against verification/confirmation criteria. Includes sub-system level (Rigs) test capability.

Key Attributes:

• Proven ability to deliver mechanical design projects, collaborating with the Test Design Team and across the wider business, while also working independently when required.
• Can do attitude and willingness to embrace new mechanical design challenges.
• Strong technical skills in a number of areas relevant to Test Design.
• Demonstrated experience in complex decision-making, when faced with imperfect data and tight timelines.
• Proven ability to use design tools based on hand-calculation, run models and support development of test systems modelling.
• Able to lead fault resolution activities into faults assigned through RBPT’s fault system. Able to assess Non-conformance requests and Concessions on any parts or assemblies and approve or reject them.
• Competent Siemens NX (or other CAD package) user able to model parts and assemblies of varying complexity.
• Good understanding of drafting and GD&T, able to tolerance assemblies.
• Good appreciation of DFM and DFA and how own designs can be adapted for manufacturing, assembly, and cost targets.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent qualification.
• High level of competence in both Engineering fundamentals and practical applications of mechanical, fluid, and thermal analysis of components.

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:

• On-site gym,
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars.