Senior Composite Design Engineer

Arrow McLaren IndyCar; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing in the UK is seeking a Senior Composite Design Engineer to create conceptual and detailed designs for composite and metallic Formula 1 car components, including bodywork, wings, floors and crash structures.

You will design manufacturing tooling and rig parts, take ownership of projects from brief through delivery, investigate reliability issues and collaborate with stakeholders to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, high-performance environment using CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE.

Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience designing relevant components within Formula 1 or a similarly fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of racing car components and systems.
• Excellent knowledge of composite and metallic materials, manufacturing techniques and tooling design.
• A high level of proficiency in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, with practical Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver conceptual and detailed designs for composite and metallic car components, including bodywork, wings, floors and crash structures.
• Design the manufacturing tooling, jig components, test jigs and rig parts required to support production and validation.
• Take ownership of projects from initial brief through to successful delivery, working accurately and at pace.
• Investigate reliability issues and component faults, developing effective design solutions and supporting other areas of the car when required.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the team, following established design processes and best practice to meet critical deadlines.

Skills

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

Composite design

Metallic design

MS Word/Excel

Education

Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering degree

Tools

Tooling design

Jig/rig tooling

Job description

As a Senior Composite Design Engineer within our Bodywork Design team, you will create conceptual and detailed designs for composite and metallic Formula 1 car components. Working across bodywork, wings, floors and crash structures, you will also design the manufacturing tooling and rig parts required to turn innovative concepts into race-ready solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver conceptual and detailed designs for composite and metallic car components, including bodywork, wings, floors and crash structures.
• Design the manufacturing tooling, jig components, test jigs and rig parts required to support production and validation.
• Take ownership of projects from initial brief through to successful delivery, working accurately and at pace.
• Investigate reliability issues and component faults, developing effective design solutions and supporting other areas of the car when required.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the team, following established design processes and best practice to meet critical deadlines.

Company Description

At McLaren Racing, we believe only by chasing performance in everything we do can we give ourselves the best chance of success. Performance on track and in the factory.Performance for our people, our business and our partners. It’s about more than winning. It’s about hitting the highest standards, and then raising the bar again.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience designing relevant components within Formula 1 or a similarly fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of racing car components and systems.
• Excellent knowledge of composite and metallic materials, manufacturing techniques and tooling design.
• A high level of proficiency in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, with practical Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the drive to take ownership and deliver against critical deadlines.
• A practical problem-solver who uses initiative and remains effective under pressure.
• A clear communicator who works collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a one-team environment.
• Meticulous and thorough, with excellent attention to detail throughout the design and release process.

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We’re committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You’ll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.