Model Maker

Model; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily food

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Car scheme

Gym

Job summary

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team is seeking an experienced Model Maker to assemble wind tunnel models and prepare parts for aerodynamic testing at our Milton Keynes facility. You will collaborate with model, mechanical design and aero teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality parts and assemblies.

Ideal candidates have hands-on automotive/model making experience, a sharp eye for precision, and the ability to work flexibly across shifts and weekends as needed to support project timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a model maker in an automotive or F1 setting preferred.
• Strong eye for detail and precision in part manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Develop our wind tunnel model and testing program.
• Investigate new technologies and concepts for parts and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with other sections to ensure timely testing.
• Execute day-to-day tasks with a ‘can do attitude’ and meet deadlines.
• Manage timelines to ensure high-class models and parts are delivered on time.

Skills

Model making

Job description

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team is one of two Red Bull-owned F1 teams.

Today’s Formula 1 calls for a high level of specialist skills in every area. At Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team we strongly believe that every member of our staff can and should lead innovation and continuous improvement in such a competitive and dynamic working environment.

Sounds exciting, doesn't it? Don't miss your chance to make an impact!

We are looking for an experienced Model Maker to be responsible for assembly of the models, preparing parts and assemblies in line with our Aerodynamic program, to enhance and make the car faster. They will liaise with other Modelmakers, Model design, Mechanical design, Aerodynamicist plus the Additive Manufacturing team to provide parts for wind tunnel testing.

Model Making

• Work with the model shop staff and Aero department, to develop our wind tunnel model and testing program.
• To investigate new technologies and concepts for parts and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with external groups such as other sections of the department to ensure that parts are tested on time.
• Execute the day-to-day tasks, providing a ‘can do attitude’, to all tasks set with a strong eye for detail.
• Manage timelines effectively, to ensure timely delivery of high-class models and parts.

Professionalism

• Provide flexible attendance and attitude to work, both in line with the requirements of the role and any specific requirements of the projects.
• To work in a professional manner at all times regardless of the task set and be pro‑active in promoting a positive image for the department / team/ sponsors.
• Create a positive and cohesive work environment, to promote growth and progression.
• To maintain and develop good relationships with all existing staff and support workers.

What We Offer

Success on track starts with people, talented individuals who grow, learn, and push forward together. At Visa Cash App Racing Bulls, we’re a young and ambitious team, recognised for developing future talent and creating opportunities to shine. On top of a competitive salary, here’s what else you can enjoy with us:

Bonus Scheme

• Free daily food allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Car Scheme
• Gym
• And many more

Experience

• Previous Automotive experience would be excellent; ideally with engineering experience, and with a preference in F1.
• Strong, broad understanding of high-quality part manufacture and model assembly techniques.
• Strong, broad understanding of high-quality part manufacture and model assembly techniques, including an appreciation of mechanical systems.
• Flexibility to work weekends if required and adjust to fluctuating demands and schedules as required by project timelines.
• Flexibility to work on shifts.
• Ability to scope all tasks thoroughly with little assistance.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ensure ability to scope complete tasks within a strict timescale.
• Provide a willing attitude to help us to succeed and improve processes, where possible.
• Delivers timely information, reporting and delivering to deadlines set on the job list, and keeping on top of work related communications.
• Ability to work professionally and competently with colleagues and team overall.
• Availability to work in Milton Keynes and at our wind tunnel facility in Bedford when required.