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

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

Job summary

A multinational automotive company is seeking a Senior Engineer for Composite Tool Design in Slough. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and extensive experience in motorsport design. Responsibilities include conceptualizing and designing tools for composite production. You will collaborate with a passionate team to ensure project delivery. Attractive benefits include competitive pay, 30 days of holiday, and a free on-site gym.

Benefits

Competitive pay

30 days holiday

Free on-site gym

Car leasing

Qualifications

• F1 experience from an F1 team or supplier (minimum 4-5 years) is a strong advantage.
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop methods.
• Pragmatic problem-solver with a goal-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, jigs, and fixtures from concept to final release.
• Creating detailed specifications for tools and fixtures for composite production.
• Planning workload for the composite design team.

Skills

High-level knowledge in motorsport parts layout

Tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts

Proficient in CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX

Ability to deliver quality results under stress

Strong team player

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, Slough

Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

Slough, 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 project delivery 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 our 450-strong workforce passionate about motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits: 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
• Creating 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 drawings and documentation in English
• Collaborating with engineers and production to develop and optimize tooling and fixtures
• Planning workload for the composite design team in partnership with engineers and production
• Ensuring timely project delivery within budget

Your Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• High-level knowledge in motorsport parts layout and high-performance component design
• F1 experience from an F1 team or supplier (minimum 4-5 years) is a strong advantage
• Experience with tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop methods
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, solid and surface modeling; additional experience in CATIA CPD/CPM is a plus
• Strong team player with an open-minded attitude
• Ability to work under stress and deliver quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic problem-solver with a goal-oriented approach
• Good command of English, both verbal and written