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

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Maidstone is looking for a Senior Engineer (m/f/d) in Composite Tool Design. The role involves designing and documenting tooling for high-end race car components, ensuring timely project delivery. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with experience in motorsport and tool design technologies like CATIA. Attractive benefits and a dynamic work environment await the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• High-level knowledge and experience in motorsport parts layout and high-performance component design.
• F1 experience with a team or supplier (minimum 4-5 years) is advantageous.
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop methods.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Generate detailed specifications for tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering degree

Motorsport parts layout

F1 experience

CATIA V5

Team player

English communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

Job description

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Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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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 your role is to ensure on-time delivery of projects 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 fit for this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by our 450-strong workforce passionate about motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects with opportunities for technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits, including competitive salary, social benefits, 30 days annual leave, car leasing, and free on-site gym
• A challenging and 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 engineers and production departments to develop and optimize tooling and fixtures
• Planning workloads for the composite design team in partnership with responsible engineers and production
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and 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 with a team or supplier (minimum 4-5 years) is advantageous
• Knowledge of tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts is advantageous
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop methods
• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, solid and surface modeling; additional experience with 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 goal-oriented mindset
• Good command of English, both verbal and written