Mechanical Design Engineer (Validation)

Alpine Racing; Charlbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading F1 team in the UK is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join their Test & Validation Design group. This role is crucial in optimizing car performance with a focus on engineering excellence. Responsibilities include collaboration with engineering teams, ownership of design tests, and exploring new technologies. Candidates should have experience in motorsport, a degree in engineering, and proficiency with relevant CAD software. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Private medical healthcare

Free on-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within F1 or another high-level motorsport.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Engineering.
• Previous CAD experience with Catia V5 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Validation Testing.
• Own design and testing solutions for accurate validation.
• Investigate new technologies to enhance testing capabilities.

Skills

Experience in F1 or high-level motorsport

Analytical skills

Problem-solving approach

Creative thinking

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Catia V5/3DX

NX or similar CAD software

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a dynamic and innovative F1 team? We have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptionally talented Design Engineer to join our Test & Validation Design group within the Engineering Office at Enstone. This position will play a crucial role in helping us push for podiums and achieve race wins. The role is to join our High Performance Team operating at the pinnacle of motorsport, focused on engineering excellence, pushing the boundaries of technology and optimising performance. We are built on collaboration and mutual support, fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued. The role of our Mechanical Design Engineer (Validation) offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with our design engineers and validation department to help deliver seamless testing that plays a key part in our relentless pursuit of 100% reliability. The role is pivotal in the development race, meaning you\'ll be exposed to the latest technology in F1.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Validation Testing to ensure seamless integration of the test units onto our state-of-the-art test equipment.
• Take full ownership of the design and testing solution that allows accurate validation of our car systems within a controlled environment.
• Use your experience and skills to play a key part in the validation of safe, reliable and performant engineering solutions to run on our F1 car.
• Investigate new and burgeoning technologies to keep our testing capabilities state-of-the-art.

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within F1 or another high-level motorsport.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Engineering with a solid base knowledge of engineering first principles.
• Previous CAD experience with Catia V5/3DX is ideal; training can be provided if NX or similar is your expertise.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and a pragmatic decision-maker capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Creative, innovative, and consistent approach to problem-solving.

Working at Alpine F1 Team

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 benefits. The thrill of pioneering innovation in Formula One racing provides numerous career development opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

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. Alpine Racing UK Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves. We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc.

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