Senior Composite Design Engineer

Prodrive; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday increase with service

Training opportunities for CPD

Car salary sacrifice schemes

Pension salary sacrifice schemes

Paid volunteering time off

Social events

Exclusive company discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Prodrive is seeking a Senior Composite Design Engineer to join our Engineering Vehicle Design group. You will provide composite design expertise from concept through to manufacture and track deployment on high-performance motorsport programmes.

Responsibilities include designing composite components, collaborating with analysts, delivering CAD assemblies, and maintaining BOMs while considering cost and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years in high-performance motorsport design environment.
• Proven composite design experience across aero, bodywork and chassis.
• Solid understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to translate concepts to manufacturable designs and BOMs.
• Excellent CAD skills; Siemens NX and Teamcenter advantageous.
• A passion for motorsport and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design composite components across aerodynamic, body and chassis systems.
• Collaborate with analysts to optimize composite solutions.
• Create concept designs and detailed engineering solutions meeting targets.
• Deliver CAD assemblies and designs to timelines and budgets.
• Release parts to Bills of Materials and maintain BOMs.
• Assess commercial impact of design decisions on costs.
• Support design reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Manufacturing awareness

Problem solving

Fast-paced delivery

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Prodrive is the world's leading independent motorsport business and our world championship winning and record-breaking successes are built on the talent, passion and creativity of our people. With a new generation of race and rally programmes on our horizon, we’re entering a phase of growth and opportunity and are looking for talented engineers to help us design and develop elite performance vehicles that will ensure we stay ahead of the game.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Composite Design Engineer to join our Engineering Vehicle Design group, to provide composite design expertise across a variety of high-performance motorsport programmes. You will be supporting the design, development and delivery of composite components from concept through to manufacture and track deployment.

Key responsibilities:

• Design composite components across aerodynamic, body and chassis systems.
• Work closely with Structural Analysts to develop and optimise composite systems.
• Produce concept designs and detailed engineering solutions that meet performance, weight and cost targets.
• Deliver CAD assemblies and detailed designs to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Release parts and assembly structures onto Bills of Materials.
• Ensure Bills of Materials are accurate, current and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understand and consider the commercial impact of design decisions on component manufacture and future Bill of Materials costs.
• Support design reviews and continuous improvement activities across programmes.
• Liaison with external suppliers, as well as internal departments and stakeholders to ensure designs are manufacturable, robust and delivered to programme requirements.

Who we are looking for…

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in a high-performance motorsport design environment.
• Proven expertise designing composite components across aerodynamic, bodywork and chassis systems.
• A strong understanding of composite design, materials and manufacturing processes.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, taking designs from concept through to manufacture.
• Excellent CAD skills, with Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience an advantage.
• The ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions in a fast-paced, championship-winning environment.
• A passion for motorsport, innovation and engineering excellence, with the ambition to help shape the next generation of World Championship-winning rally and endurance race cars.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.