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

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Leeds is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Composite Tool Design. The role involves designing tools and fixtures for high-end race car components with an emphasis on team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and F1 experience. The position offers competitive remuneration and excellent benefits, including flexible working hours and a vibrant workplace atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

30 days annual holiday

Free on-site gym

Car leasing

Qualifications

• 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 advantageous.
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Ensure on-time project delivery within budget.
• Collaborate with engineers for tool design and development.

Skills

Knowledge of motorsport parts layout

Experience with CATIA V5

Ability to work effectively under stress

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, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 project delivery 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. Experience teamwork and be inspired by our 450-strong workforce's passion 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 fascination and passion
• Concept scheming and designing of tooling, jigs, and fixtures up 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
• Design and develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures in collaboration with engineers and production departments
• Optimize tool and jig designs to improve manufacturing processes and efficiency, incorporating workshop feedback
• Workload planning for the composite design group in partnership with engineers and production
• 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 advantageous
• 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 a plus
• 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-solver with a target-oriented mindset
• Good command of English, verbally and in writing