Mechanical Design Engineer (Validation)

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading F1 racing team is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Enstone. This role involves collaborating with design engineers to ensure seamless testing and validation of car systems, with opportunities for innovative problem-solving and exposure to cutting-edge technology in the motorsport industry. Competitive remuneration and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym access

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Educational background in Engineering with strong knowledge of engineering principles.
• Experience in a high-level motorsport environment preferred.
• Self-motivated and capable of minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Validation Testing for integration of test units.
• Own the design and testing solution for car systems validation.
• Investigate new technologies for testing capabilities.

Skills

CAD experience

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Catia V5/3DX

NX

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 is a great opportunity to join our High Performance Team operating at the pinnacle of motorsport.

Our team is dedicated to engineering excellence, pushing the boundaries of technology and optimising performance to achieve our goals. We are built on collaboration and mutual support, fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.

The Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Validation). You have the 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.

Your Challenge

• 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.
• Ensure we remain ahead of the competition by investigating new and burgeoning technologies to keep our testing capabilities state-of-the-art.

Who We Want

We are looking to enhance our talented team with someone who has previous experience, ideally within F1 or another high-level motorsport. You should be educated to degree level or equivalent in Engineering and have a solid base knowledge of engineering first principles.

It would be ideal if you had previous CAD experience with Catia V5/3DX, but we will support with training if NX or similar is your expertise.

We need someone who is self-motivated, analytical, and a pragmatic decision-maker capable of working with minimal supervision. We seek someone with a creative, innovative, and consistent approach to problem-solving.

What We Offer You In Return

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

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.