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

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

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Chester is seeking a Senior Engineer in Composite Tool Design. The successful candidate will design tools and fixtures for high-performance components, ensure project delivery on time and within budget, and contribute to innovative projects. The role requires a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and extensive experience in the motorsport industry. Attractive benefits include competitive pay and a dynamic working atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive pay

30 days annual leave

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in motorsport component design.
• F1 experience from a team or supplier (min. 4-5 years) is a plus.
• Understanding of composite fabrication methods.

Responsibilities

• Design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure project delivery within budget.
• Optimize designs to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge in motorsport parts layout

Experience with CATIA V5

Strong analytical skills

Proficient in English

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

Job description

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Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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, providing 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 employees dedicated to motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects and a space for technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits, including competitive pay, social benefits, 30 days annual leave, car leasing, and free on-site gym
• A challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multinational company with a passionate atmosphere
• Designing and finalizing tooling, jigs, and fixtures for high-end race car components, with comprehensive documentation in English
• Collaborating with production departments to develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures for component manufacturing, inspection, and testing
• Optimizing designs to improve manufacturing efficiency, incorporating workshop feedback
• Planning workload for the composite design team in partnership with engineers and production
• Ensuring timely project delivery within budget

Your Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Extensive 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 advantageous
• Proficiency in tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop methods
• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, solid and surface modeling; additional experience with CATIA CPD/CPM is a plus
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work effectively under stress and deliver high-quality results on time
• Open-minded to the dynamic motorsport environment
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills with a goal-oriented approach
• Proficient in English, both verbal and written