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

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Senior Engineer for Composite Tool Design. This role involves designing tools and fixtures for high-performance race car components, requiring expertise in motorsport and CATIA software. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in F1 environments. Competitive salary and attractive benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual holiday

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering required.
• Minimum 4-5 years of F1 experience preferred.
• Strong team player with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High-level knowledge in motorsport parts layout

F1 experience

Knowledge of tool design technologies

Understanding of composite fabrication

Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX

Proficiency in English

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

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04.08.2025

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18.09.2025

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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 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. Join 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? If so, you are the right person for this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by our passionate 450-strong workforce dedicated to motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• Exciting projects with technical freedom and innovation
• Attractive benefits, e.g., competitive salary, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
• A challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multinational company with a passionate atmosphere
• Concept scheming and designing of tooling, jigs, and fixtures until final design 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 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 group with responsible 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 (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
• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX, solid and surface design; additional experience in CATIA CPD/CPM is advantageous
• Strong team player with an open-minded approach
• Ability to work effectively under stress and deliver quality results on time
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic problem-solver with a target-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in English, verbal and written