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

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Northampton is looking for a Senior Engineer (m/f/d) in Composite Tool Design to create and innovate tooling for high-end race car components. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical or automotive engineering, with F1 experience considered a distinct advantage. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a passionate team on advanced projects, along with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

30 days holiday

Free on-site gym

Car leasing

Qualifications

• High-level knowledge in motorsport parts layout and high-performance component design.
• Minimum 4-5 years F1 experience from an F1 team or supplier.
• Knowledge of tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing and designing tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Collaborating with engineers for tooling design.
• Ensuring on-time delivery of projects within budget.

Skills

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Motorsport parts layout

Experience with CATIA V5

Team player

Ability to work under stress

Proficient in 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, Northampton

Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

Northampton, 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 with technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits, including competitive pay, social benefits, 30 days holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
• A challenging, 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 for high-end race car components, including drawings and documentation in English
• Collaborating with engineers and production departments to develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures for production, inspection, and testing
• Optimizing tool and jig designs for manufacturing efficiency, incorporating workshop feedback
• Workload planning for the composite design team in partnership with engineers and production
• Ensuring 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 with CATIA CPD/CPM is a plus
• Strong team player with an open-minded approach
• Ability to work under stress and deliver high-quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic problem-solver with a target-oriented mindset
• Proficient in English, verbally and in writing