Methods Engineering Team Leader

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team based in Milton Keynes is seeking a Methods Engineering Team Leader to drive the development of robust engineering methods across the Power Unit life cycle. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree and a passion for innovation. This role requires leadership, excellent communication, and a collaborative approach to design. The team offers a competitive salary alongside great benefits such as a bonus scheme, private health care, and a gym.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Workplace nursery scheme

Company contributed pension scheme

On site gym & fitness classes

Free daily food allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is essential.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical component design preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of engineering methods for Power Units.
• Oversee design for manufacture and assembly initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering degree

Knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains have an exciting opportunity to join our technical office as we build on the team’s first Power Units, develop them into a race-ready package, and help deliver the most competitive car for the 2026 Formula One grid and beyond. Our open, dynamic, and inclusive environment ensures that everyone can make a valuable contribution. We are looking for a Methods Engineering Team Leader to lead the development and deployment of robust engineering methods across the full Power Unit life cycle to help deliver World Championship winning cars year on year.

If successful you will provide strategic direction on design for manufacture and assembly, oversee development of automated design tools and analytics, and lead a team of engineers to improve the quality, cost, and reliability of the Power Unit. Red Bull Powertrains are committed to supporting the development of all successful applicants and your aptitude and willingness to learn is as important as specific skills or experience.

Based on our Milton Keynes campus, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers to improve manufacturability, ease of assembly, and cost effectiveness while working closely with other teams across Red Bull Powertrains to deliver maximum performance and flawless reliability. To be successful you must be capable of planning and delivering multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Knowledge and Experience for this Role:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of the design of mechanical or electrical components and systems for manufacture and assembly

Key Attributes of the Successful Candidate:

• Passion for innovation, can-do attitude, and ability to lead continuous improvement programmes
• Ability to lead, develop, and mentor a team of engineers to champion best practice in a dynamic and high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to create a collaborative framework for design for manufacture, assembly, and cost across Red Bull Powertrains

We Love What We Do......

At Red Bull, we believe that success isn’t just about the speed of our racing cars, it’s about the team behind every hard-earned victory. We take our work seriously – but not ourselves – knowing that the best results come when we trust, support, and challenge each other to continually push for better performance as one team. Each Grand Prix weekend is the culmination of the efforts of a multi-disciplinary team based at our Technology Campus in Milton Keynes, and Formula One is a true team sport where everyone can make a difference.

Our Benefits Package:

Not only is this a fantastic Methods Engineering Team Leader position, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Powertrains. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning grand prix cars.