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

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

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Engineer in Composite Tool Design. This role involves designing tools and fixtures for high-performance components and requires a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with significant F1 experience. The company offers a dynamic workplace with innovative projects and competitive benefits including 30 days annual leave and a free on-site gym.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

30 days annual holiday

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in F1 or motorsport preferred.
• Experience with tool design technologies advantageous.
• Ability to work under stress and deliver results on time.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Generate specifications for tools and fixtures.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop tooling for component production.

Skills

High-level knowledge and experience in motorsport parts layout

F1 experience from an F1 team or supplier

Understanding of composite fabrication

Strong team player

Pragmatic problem-solving skills

Good command of English

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

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

Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

Peterborough, 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, providing full documentation in English. An essential part of the role is to ensure on-time delivery of projects within agreed cost limits. 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 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 including competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, and 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 develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures for high-end race car components, including drawings and documentation in English
• Collaborate with engineers and production departments to develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures for component production, inspection, and testing
• Optimize tool and jig designs to improve manufacturing efficiency, incorporating workshop feedback
• Plan workload for the composite design team in partnership with responsible 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
• Experience with tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts is an advantage
• 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 effectively under stress and deliver high-quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills with a target-oriented mindset
• Good command of English, verbally and in writing