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

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Engineer (m/f/d) for Composite Tool Design in Bolton, UK. Responsibilities include conceptualizing and designing tools for composite production, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring project delivery within budget. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, substantial motorsport experience, particularly in F1, knowledge of CATIA, and strong analytical skills. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, and additional perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience in motorsport parts layout and high-performance component design.
• F1 experience (minimum 4-5 years) from an F1 team or supplier is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts.
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop methods.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX.
• Strong team player with effective collaboration skills under stress.
• Flexible and adaptable to the dynamic motorsport environment.
• Problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects within budget.
• Collaborate with engineers and production departments to optimize designs.
• Plan workload for the composite design group.

Skills

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Motorsport parts layout

High-performance component design

F1 experience

Tool design technologies

Composite fabrication

Proficiency in CATIA V5 or 3DX

Problem-solving skills

Effective collaboration skills

Good command of English

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

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Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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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 a 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. Be part of 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 to take on this challenge. Join our passionate team of 450+ colleagues dedicated to motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects with room for innovation and technical freedom
• 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 passionate atmosphere
• Design and development of tooling, jigs, and fixtures for high-end race car components, including detailed specifications and documentation in English
• Collaboration with engineers and production departments to optimize tool and jig designs for manufacturing efficiency
• Workload planning for the composite design group
• Ensure timely project delivery within budget

Your Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Experience in motorsport parts layout and high-performance component design
• F1 experience (minimum 4-5 years) from an F1 team or supplier is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop methods
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX; additional experience with CATIA CPD/CPM is a plus
• Strong team player with effective collaboration skills under stress
• Flexible and adaptable to the dynamic motorsport environment
• Problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach
• Good command of English, both verbal and written