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

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

Job summary

A leading automotive firm in High Wycombe seeks a Senior Engineer (m/f/d) for Composite Tool Design. The role involves designing tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production while ensuring project delivery on time and within budget. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree and significant motorsport experience, particularly in high-performance components. The position offers exciting projects, competitive salary, and extensive 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.
• High-level knowledge and experience in motorsport parts layout essential.
• F1 experience is a clear advantage.

Responsibilities

• Designing tooling, jigs, and fixtures from concept to final release.
• Generate detailed specifications for tools for composite production.
• Ensure on-time project delivery within budget.

Skills

Motorsport parts layout knowledge

High-performance component design experience

F1 experience

Tool design technologies knowledge

Composite fabrication understanding

CATIA V5 experience

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

Job description

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Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Tool Design, High Wycombe

Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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 ensuring 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? If so, 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 with technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits, including competitive salary, 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 tooling, jigs, and fixtures from concept to final release
• Generating detailed specifications for tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production
• Design and development of tooling, jigs, and fixtures for high-end race car components, including documentation in English
• Collaborating with production departments to optimize designs for manufacturing efficiency
• Planning workload for the composite design group in partnership with engineers and production
• Ensuring on-time project delivery 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
• Knowledge of tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop operations
• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, solid and surface design; additional experience with CATIA CPD/CPM is 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, verbally and in writing