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

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Lincoln seeks a Senior Engineer for Composite Tool Design. You'll be responsible for conceptualizing tools for high-performance components and ensuring timely, budget-conscious project delivery. A degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and 4-5 years of F1 experience is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• High-level knowledge and experience in motorsport parts layout.
• F1 experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Ensure project delivery within cost and time limits.
• Collaborate with production departments for tooling development.

Skills

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree

Motorsport parts layout

High-performance component design

CATIA V5

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

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Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

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. Join 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 for this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by our 450-strong workforce passionate about motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits such as 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
• 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
• Collaborate with production departments to develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures for component production, inspection, and testing
• Optimize tool and jig designs to enhance manufacturing efficiency, incorporating workshop feedback
• Plan workload for the composite design group in partnership with engineers and production teams
• Ensure project delivery within cost and time limits

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 advantageous
• 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; additional experience in CATIA CPD/CPM is advantageous
• Strong team player with an open-minded approach
• Ability to work under stress and deliver high-quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Problem-solving skills with a target-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in English, verbally and in writing