Mechanical Design Student Placement

Van Amersfoort Racing; Enstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team in Enstone is offering a Mechanical Design Student Placement for penultimate year students. You’ll support CAD modelling, design validation, and documentation to help deliver race-ready components.

You’ll collaborate with experienced design engineers to ensure manufacturability and compliance with F1 regulations. Share your passion for motorsport and your proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Automotive, or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals
• Experience with CAD software
• Familiarity with design for manufacture and mechanical systems
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of mechanical components using CAD software
• Support the preparation of technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with analysis, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams to ensure design feasibility and performance
• Help ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Mechanical design principles

CAD software experience

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering degree

Job description

Duration: 1 year

Start Date: July 2027

Location: Enstone

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Mechanical Design group is responsible for designing and developing components that are critical to the performance, reliability, and integration of our race car, including suspension, brakes, steering, brake drums and pit equipment. As a Mechanical Design Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that transforms engineering concepts into race-ready solutions.

The Role

During your placement, you’ll support the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies across the car. You’ll work closely with experienced design engineers, contributing to CAD modelling, design validation, and documentation processes that ensure performance, manufacturability, and compliance with F1 regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of mechanical components using CAD software
• Support the preparation of technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and assembly
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with analysis, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams to ensure design feasibility and performance
• Help ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals
• Experience with CAD software
• Familiarity with design for manufacture and mechanical systems
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September

What We Offer in Return

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.

Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on-site gym, a fully catered restaurant with a daily allowance and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.

Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting-edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.

Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alpine Formula OneTeam, 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.