Mechanical Systems Designer

Motorsport Network; Towcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 is seeking a Mechanical Systems Designer to join their growing team at the Silverstone facility. This role involves designing components for various systems including Cooling, Fuel, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic systems. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and experience with high-end CAD systems. Join us to contribute to a high-performance culture and advance your career in motorsport.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably Engineering.
• Significant experience with high-end CAD systems, training available.
• Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design & engineering of components/assemblies for sub-systems.
• Prepare schemes, layouts, and detail drawings of car system parts.
• Technical liaison with other departments and suppliers.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of race car systems

Design experience in Powertrain Integration

Significant experience of high-end CAD systems

Strong IT skills including MS Office

Education

Degree in Engineering or similar (2:1 preferred)

Job description

Description

Location: Silverstone, UK

Reporting to: Head of Mechanical Systems Design

Cadillac Formula 1 is excited to be on the grid for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship. Our new team is gearing up for rapid growth. To achieve our goals, we need to create and sustain a high-performance culture in every area. We have ambitious plans to build an outstanding operation that can compete at the highest level.

From exceptional Engineering and Design talent to a world-class race team, supported by specialists in off-track roles - we are assembling the expertise needed to drive this operation forward and compete at the highest level.

Being a part of this team will accelerate your career. Take a closer look at the role:

Job description: We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Systems Designer to join the Cadillac Formula 1 Team at its new Silverstone Facility. In this role, you will undertake the mechanical design & engineering of components/assemblies for our car sub-systems. This will chiefly involve the Cooling, Fuel, Pneumatic, Hydraulic & Exhaust Systems, but also extend to other Powertrain Integration activities. At Cadillac, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Prepare schemes, layouts, and detail drawings of car system parts, all with the objective of being right first time.
2. Take ownership of your areas and ensure they meet requirements. This ownership will extend to fault finding and solutions following rig/trackside feedback.
3. Technical liaison with other relevant Cadillac departments, our Power Unit partner & suppliers/users of your parts.
4. Continually strive for the correct balance between performance, reliability & cost.
5. Stay current with developments within your area of responsibility.
6. Support sustainable manufacture without sacrificing car performance.

Requirements

1. A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or similar, 2:1 or above preferred.
2. Significant experience of high-end CAD systems. Catia/3DX preferred but training can be provided for anyone coming from a different system.
3. Strong working knowledge of the principles and physics of race car systems.
4. Design experience in at least one of: Powertrain Integration, Cooling, Fuel or Hydraulic systems, ideally in the motorsport industry. Composite design experience not essential but would be an advantage.
5. An active interest in innovating, for example: taking inspiration from nature/other industries, implementing new technology, additive manufacture, using AI tools, automating tasks etc.
6. Inquisitive, committed to continuous learning, and flexible when plans change.
7. Clear and concise communication, verbally and with email.
8. Self-motivated, innovative, and comfortable working independently, while meeting challenging deadlines.
9. Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
10. Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process, including a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the postholder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the postholder will be required to work. Subject to the discretion of the Company, the postholder will carry out the duties specified above together with such other duties or tasks for the Company as reasonably required. You may also be required to perform additional duties for the Company from time to time, commensurate with your skills and experience.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.