Senior Design Engineer - Composites for F1 Chassis

Williams Racing; Retford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Racing is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in the Chassis, Bodywork and Wings (CBW) team in Retford to own complete engineering projects from concept to detail, supporting R&D and production through build, test and fault-resolution.

You will lead fault investigations, mentor student engineers, drive continuous improvement and collaborate with aerodynamics, electronics, stress, and suppliers to deliver lightweight, high-performance components.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Proven technical expertise in your specialism, with the ability to lead and own significant engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual and detailed designs for vehicle components and structures.
• Develop lightweight, structurally efficient, cost-effective solutions with a keen eye for mass, stiffness and performance trade-offs.
• Produce supporting structural and functional calculations.
• Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, vehicle science, electronics, chassis, stress, transmission, R&D, production and external suppliers.
• Write clear technical procedures and system specifications.
• Lead fault investigations and implement timely, robust fixes.
• Support drawing and assembly checking, and provide Class 5 sign-off with stress engineering.
• Mentor student placements and help shape the next generation of engineering talent.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, working with senior engineers to enhance design efficiency across the team.
• Act as a key point of contact for project allocation, supplier engagement, and user-acceptance activities.

Skills

Engineering design principles

Siemens NX CAD

Leadership potential

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project ownership

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

NX (Siemens)

Basic FEM concepts

Job description

Williams Racing is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in the Chassis, Bodywork and Wings (CBW) team in Retford to own complete engineering projects from concept to detail, supporting R&D and production through build, test and fault-resolution.

You will lead fault investigations, mentor student engineers, drive continuous improvement and collaborate with aerodynamics, electronics, stress, and suppliers to deliver lightweight, high-performance components.