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

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive and motorsport company in South West London is seeking a Senior Engineer (m/f/d) for Composite Tool Design. The role involves designing tools, jigs, and fixtures for high-end race car components. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and F1 experience is a clear advantage. Attractive benefits are offered, including competitive remuneration and a friendly workplace atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

30 days annual holiday

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience with F1 team or supplier.
• Knowledge of tool design technologies for parts.
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures for high-end race car components.
• Ensure on-time project delivery within budget.
• Optimize tool and jig designs based on workshop feedback.

Skills

High-level knowledge of motorsport parts layout

Problem-solving skills

Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX

Good command of English

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, south west london

Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

South West London, 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 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 for this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 450-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits: competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
• A challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multinational company with a familiar atmosphere, driven by passion and fascination
• Design and development of tooling, jigs, and fixtures for high-end race car components, including detailed specifications, drawings, and documentation in English
• Continuous optimization of tool and jig designs to improve manufacturing efficiency, with feedback from workshops
• Workload planning for the composite design group in collaboration with engineers and production departments
• Ensure 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 in CATIA CPD/CPM is an advantage
• Strong team player with an open-minded approach
• Ability to work under stress and deliver quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, target-oriented mindset
• Good command of English, verbally and in writing