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

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Kingston upon Hull is seeking a Senior Engineer for Composite Tool Design. The successful applicant will handle tool, jig, and fixture design while ensuring project delivery within budget. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering, experience in motorsport, and proficiency in CATIA. This role offers an exciting workplace culture, competitive benefits, and the chance to work in a passionate team.

Benefits

30 days annual holiday

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in F1 or similar roles is advantageous.
• Knowledge of tool design technologies required.
• Understanding of composite fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with production teams for component production.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects within budget.

Skills

High-level knowledge in motorsport parts layout

Experience with CATIA V5

Strong problem-solving skills

Good command of English

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA 3DX

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Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Tool Design, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: Toyota GAZOO Racing Europe

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, 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 candidate 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, 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 packages, e.g., 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 fascination and passion
• Designing tooling, jigs, and fixtures from concept to final design 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 drawings and documentation in English
• Collaborate with production departments to develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures for component production, inspection, and testing
• Optimize tool and jig designs for manufacturing efficiency, incorporating workshop feedback
• Workload planning for the composite design group in partnership with engineers and production teams
• 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 is a plus
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop processes
• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, solid and surface design; additional experience in CATIA CPD/CPM is advantageous
• Strong team player with an open-minded approach
• Ability to work under stress and deliver quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills with a target-oriented mindset
• Good command of English, verbally and in writing