Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Tool Design

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer (m/f/d) in Composite Tool Design. You will design and develop tooling for high-end race car components, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, strong knowledge in motorsport parts layout, and F1 experience is preferred. This role offers exciting projects, competitive salary, and appealing benefits including 30 days annual leave and a free on-site gym.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering required.
• F1 experience is a clear advantage.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Collaborate with production departments to optimize designs.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering degree

Knowledge in motorsport parts layout

F1 experience

Experience with tool design technologies

Understanding of composite fabrication methods

Proficiency in CATIA V5/3DX

Strong team player

Ability to work under stress

Pragmatic problem-solving skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

Job description

Job Description:

Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology!

We are currently seeking Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Tool Design. The successful candidates will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production, inspection, and testing. Working closely as part of a team of designers, you will produce designs and drawings, and provide full documentation in English. An essential part of the role is to ensure on-time delivery of projects within budget. Join our research and development and motorsport team in Cologne, Germany.

Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical and negotiating skills? Then you are the right person for this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by our passionate workforce of 450 employees involved in motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects with opportunities for technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits including competitive salary, social benefits, 30 days annual leave, car leasing, and free on-site gym
• A challenging, rewarding workplace in a multinational company with a familiar atmosphere driven by passion and fascination
• Design and develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures from concept to final release
• Create detailed specifications for tools, jigs, and fixtures used in composite production
• Responsible for the design and development of tooling for high-end race car components, including drawings and documentation in English
• Collaborate with production departments to optimize tooling and fixture designs for manufacturing efficiency
• Plan workload for the composite design group in partnership with engineers and production teams
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Your Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• High-level knowledge and experience in motorsport parts layout and high-performance component design
• F1 experience from an F1 team or supplier (minimum 4-5 years) is a clear advantage
• Hands-on experience with tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts
• Understanding of composite fabrication methods and machine shop operations
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, with additional experience in CATIA CPD/CPM advantageous
• Strong team player with an open-minded approach
• Ability to work effectively under stress and deliver quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills with a target-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written