Model Design Engineer

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a Model Design Engineer at our Silverstone facility to own end-to-end design of wind tunnel parts. You will work with aerodynamicists and surface engineers, delivering high-quality CAD models, validating through FEA, and refining design workflows to improve test efficiency.

Applicants should hold an engineering degree, be proficient in 3DExperience or CATIA, and demonstrate strong GD&T and materials knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (3DExperience/CATIA) with FEA experience for structural validation.
• Understanding of parametric modeling, part robustness, and model layout principles.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including composites and digital manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GD&T and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to first-time-right delivery.
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours during race season.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, well-validated parts for wind tunnel testing in line with aerodynamic targets.
• Support complete design projects, including CAD creation, project management, quality-checking, and documentation.
• Continuously improve functionality, quality, and robustness of model parts to optimize wind tunnel test efficiency.
• Drive development and implementation of improved design workflows and standards.
• Collaborate with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to ensure alignment with technical specifications.
• Ensure adherence to standard design practices and help refine them as needed.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Parametric modeling

Materials knowledge

GD&T

MS Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Engineering/Design degree

Tools

3DExperience/CATIA

Job description

Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026

Fueled by bold ambition

As a Model Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the physical components that feed our aerodynamic development—the very foundation of on-track performance. Working at the heart of our Silverstone facility, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, ambitious group of engineers focused on technical excellence and relentless innovation. Your work will directly influence car performance in the wind tunnel, translating design into data, and ultimately into lap time.

You’ll be trusted with end-to-end ownership of complex design projects, and encouraged to challenge convention, push boundaries, and propose smarter, faster, more efficient ways of working. With a culture that values initiative and creativity, your ideas will not only be heard—they’ll be expected.

This is your chance to make a lasting mark on the future of our team, in a high-performance environment where every part counts and every detail matters.

• Deliver high-quality, well-validated parts for wind tunnel testing in line with aerodynamic targets
• Support on complete design projects, including CAD creation, project management, quality-checking, and documentation
• Continuously improve the functionality, quality, and robustness of model parts to optimize wind tunnel test efficiency
• Drive the development and implementation of improved design workflows and standards
• Collaborate closely with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to ensure alignment with technical specifications
• Ensure adherence to standard design practices and help refine them as needed

Requirements

What do you need to bring to the team?

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or a related discipline or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA) and experience in using FEA for structural validation of parts
• Strong understanding of parametric modeling, part robustness, and model layout principles
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including composites and advanced digital manufacturing techniques
• Strong understanding of GD&T and its application and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Enthusiastic contributor to a collaborative, inclusive, and open culture and highly detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering work right the first time
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours during race season

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does 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.

At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

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