Mechanical Design Engineer (Turbo)

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a dynamic Turbo team focused on designing high-power electrical devices for F1 power units. This role involves creating innovative designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high standards of quality and performance. Candidates should possess a Mechanical Engineering degree and experience in high-performance racing engines or R&D projects. The opportunity offers a competitive salary along with numerous perks, including private healthcare, a bonus scheme, and a workplace nursery. Join a team where your contributions directly impact championship-winning cars and enjoy the satisfaction of working in a cutting-edge environment.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Private Health Care Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Company Contributed Pension Scheme

On-site Gym & Fitness Classes

Free Daily Food Allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in F1 hybrid power unit design preferred.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs and implement fault resolutions for Turbocharger components.
• Collaborate with various teams to deliver high-performance designs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD

Technical Drawing with GD&T

Stress Analysis

Fault Investigation and Resolution

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Similar Qualification

Tools

NX CAD Software

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Turbo team within Red Bull Powertrains. Our open and dynamic working environment ensures that everyone is empowered and encouraged to make a valuable contribution to help deliver World Championship winning cars year on year.

You will be a key part of the Team which is responsible for the mechanical design of high-power electrical devices used in the energy recovery system.

This team operates at the heart of the mechanical design of our power units, whilst also working closely with chassis departments to deliver the most competitive total car package on the grid. In a rapidly changing regulatory environment, you will be required to apply physics from first principles and knowledge of cutting-edge technology to create high performance PU hardware. You will capture thermal and mechanical implications in your designs to deliver optimum solutions to our hybrid F1 cars.

Key responsibilities of this Mechanical Design Engineer role are:

1. Be responsible for the creation of concept schemes, detailed designs, drawing releases, test plans and implement fault resolutions for the F1 PU’s Turbocharger and associated components.
2. Work closely and cohesively with the other members of the Turbo Team, the wider Department, the PU Design and Chassis Teams.
3. Identify component and system development opportunities to increase performance, reliability or safety, or to reduce component cost. Generate detailed requirements and specifications for components and systems.
4. Collaborate effectively with our Performance, Simulation, Manufacturing, Assembly and Test colleagues to deliver development tests and final designs that meet their requirements.
5. Liaise with engineers and team leaders to determine realistic project schedules and to work towards achieving them; forecasting exceptions throughout the process.
6. Peer check others' work to ensure requirements and targets are met, and that a consistent and high-quality standard is maintained across the team and department.
7. Report work according to company standards and procedures.

Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree or similar qualification, with experience in F1 hybrid power unit design preferred. However, experience in high-performance racing engines or R&D projects is required. Exceptional candidates with automotive or aerospace backgrounds, especially in turbomachinery, will also be considered. A strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering is necessary, along with proficiency in CAD (NX training provided). The role also requires skills in technical drawing with GD&T for complex parts, knowledge of power unit design and its impact on performance, and a history of successful fault investigation and resolution. Practical experience in stress analysis, system and component durability testing, and design for manufacture and assembly is important. A passion for creative, clean-sheet design from concept to track is also essential.

Not only is this a fantastic Mechanical Design Engineer role, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Powertrains. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on-site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning grand prix cars.