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

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

Job summary

A multinational automotive company is seeking a Senior Engineer in Plymouth to design jigs and fixtures for composite production. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and F1 experience. The role offers exciting projects, competitive pay, and various benefits including 30 days annual leave and a gym. Applicants must be team players with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in CATIA.

Benefits

Competitive pay

30 days annual leave

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience in motorsport parts layout and high-performance component design.
• Knowledge of composite fabrication and machine shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects within budget.
• Collaborate with engineers and production departments to optimize tooling.

Skills

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering degree

Motorsport parts layout experience

F1 experience (4-5 years)

Knowledge of tool design technologies

Understanding of composite fabrication

Proficiency in CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX

Problem-solving skills

Good command of English

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

CATIA CPD/CPM

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

Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

Plymouth, 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 with 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 to take on this challenge. Join our passionate workforce of 450 employees dedicated to motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects with technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits such as competitive pay, 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
• 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
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget

Your Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Experience in motorsport parts layout and high-performance component design
• F1 experience (minimum 4-5 years) from an F1 team or supplier is advantageous
• Knowledge of tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop operations
• Proficiency in 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 quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, target-oriented mindset
• Good command of English, both verbal and written