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

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic automotive company located in Preston is seeking a Senior Engineer for Composite Tool Design. The role involves conceptualizing and designing tools and fixtures for high-end race car components. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, along with extensive F1 experience. You will work in a collaborative team environment, ensuring project delivery while enjoying an attractive benefits package including competitive remuneration and 30 days annual holiday.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

30 days annual holiday

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of F1 experience or similar.
• Strong understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop operations.
• Good command of English, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects within budget.
• Continuously optimize designs based on workshop feedback.

Skills

Motorsport parts layout

High-performance component design

Tool design technologies

Composite fabrication

Pragmatic problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication 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, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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 candidate 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, as well as provide 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 to take on 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 and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
• Attractive benefits packages e.g., competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
• A challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multinational company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion
• Concept scheming and designing of tooling, jigs, and fixtures up until final design release
• Generating detailed specifications of various 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
• Design and develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures for component production, inspection, and testing in collaboration with responsible engineers and production departments
• Continuously optimize tool and jig designs to maximize manufacturing process efficiency, following up on workshop feedback
• Engage in workload planning for the composite design group in partnership with engineers and production departments
• 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 to an F1 team (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 in CATIA CPD/CPM is a plus
• Strong team player with an open-minded approach
• Ability to work under stress and deliver quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic problem-solver with a target-oriented mindset
• Good command of English, verbally and in writing