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

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

Job summary

A leading motorsport company seeks a Senior Engineer in Composite Tool Design located in Warrington. The role involves designing tools and fixtures for composite production, ensuring timely project delivery, and collaborating with a dynamic team. Required qualifications include a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and hands-on experience in motorsport design. Attractive benefits offered, including competitive remuneration and substantial annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

30 days annual holiday

Car leasing

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering required.
• 4-5 years of experience in F1 team or supplier preferred.
• Hands-on experience in tool design technologies advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production.
• Collaborate with engineers and production departments.
• Ensure on-time project delivery within cost limits.

Skills

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Knowledge in motorsport parts layout

F1 experience (4-5 years)

Experience in tool design technologies

Understanding of composite fabrication methods

Experience with CATIA V5/3DX

Strong team player

Ability to collaborate under stress

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, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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 and efficiency, following up on feedback from workshops
• Engage in workload planning for the composite design group in partnership with responsible engineers and production departments
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects within agreed cost limits

Your Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• High-level knowledge and relevant 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
• Sound knowledge and hands-on experience in tool design technologies for structural and non-structural parts is a clear advantage
• Understanding of production methods used in 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 to supporting team members
• Ability to collaborate effectively under stress, delivering top-quality results on time
• Open-minded approach to the dynamic environment of Motorsport
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic problem-solver with a target-oriented mindset
• Good command of English, verbally and in writing