Mechanical Engineering Technical Author

Formula One Management Limited; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental Care

4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per seat

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Staff shuttle to rail stations near to

Free healthy snacks in our offices

Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Training via in-house Learning & Dev

Discount on F1 merchandise and events

Perkbox benefit portal

Job summary

Formula One Management Limited seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technical Author to join the Mechanical Engineering & Design team. You will deliver high-quality technical documentation and support governance activities for design reviews and project milestones.

You will collaborate with engineers, designers and cross-functional teams to translate complex content into clear, accurate documents. You will manage document control, maintain registers, and ensure compliance with internal standards while

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• CEng registered with IMechE or IED.
• Experience producing technical documentation in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, author and maintain high-quality mechanical engineering technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, work instructions, test procedures and release documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and cross-functional teams to translate complex engineering content into clear documents.
• Manage document control, versioning, traceability and change records.
• Prepare documentation packs, status reports and evidence for design reviews and audits.
• Update legacy documents to reflect engineering changes and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality and supply chain to support build, inspection and validation activities.
• Maintain document registers and reporting trackers across engineering workstreams.
• Ensure documentation is produced to high professional standards with accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Strong written communication

Analytical capability

Detail-focused

Organised

Collaborative with stakeholders

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field

CEng with IMechE or IED

Tools

PTC CREO

Windchill/PDMLink

Job description

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1? At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technical Author to join Formula 1's Mechanical Engineering & Design team. Reporting into our Head of Mechanical Engineering & Design, this role will support the Mechanical Engineering team deliver technical documents, reporting and governance activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, author and maintain high-quality mechanical engineering technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, work instructions, test procedures and release documentation.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, designers and cross-functional teams to gather technical information and translate complex engineering content into clear, accurate documents.
• Manage document control activities, ensuring version accuracy, traceability, change records and compliance with internal standards and approval workflows.
• Support engineering governance by preparing documentation packs, status reports and evidence required for design reviews, audits and project milestones.
• Review and update legacy documents to reflect engineering changes, lessons learned and continuous improvement in methods, templates and standards.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams to ensure documentation supports build, inspection and validation activities.
• Maintain document registers and reporting trackers to monitor progress, actions and deliverables across multiple engineering workstreams.
• Ensure all documentation is produced to a high professional standard, with attention to technical accuracy, consistency, confidentiality and deadline adherence.

What Are We Looking For? Personal Qualities

• Ability to work with a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong written communication and analytical capability
• Trustworthy with confidential engineering information
• Organised, dependable and proactive
• Collaborative with technical stakeholders
• Detail-focused and methodical
• Committed to accuracy and quality

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Masters qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Supporting technical documents in an engineering environment
• Working with reports, procedures or controlled records
• Contributing to review packs, trackers or governance activities
• Using revision control and approval workflows
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Strong communication across engineering teams (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Clear technical writing and document structuring
• Strong attention to detail and document control discipline
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and status reporting
• CEng Registered with IMechE or IED
• Knowledge of PTC CREO & Windchill/PDMLink

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport.

As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more

Division: Technical

Here’s how we roll Formula 1® delivers the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle with innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability at the heart of its future growth and value. As the global rights holders of this incredible sport our team delivers the 24-race calendar direct to our passionate fans around the globe. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our people at F1. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, and communications there is always a driven and talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. We are focused on delivering the best for our fans and partners while ensuring we do the right thing as a business, using the power of Formula 1 to make a positive contribution to the places we visit and to our own community. We work closely with stakeholders across the sport to leave a legacy of positive change both on and off the track. At the same time, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps ensure that everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. This is Formula 1.