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

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Tool Design in York. This role involves designing tools and fixtures for composite production and collaborating with a team to ensure project delivery. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and experience in motorsport projects. Competitive pay and benefits are provided, along with a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Social benefits

30 days holiday

Car leasing

Free gym

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of F1 experience is a strong advantage.
• Proficient in tool design technologies.
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Produce detailed designs and documentation in English.
• Optimize designs for manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

CATIA CPD/CPM

Job description

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

Client:

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

Location:

York, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

Join Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe, a leader in motorsport and automotive innovation, as a Senior Engineer (m/f/d) Composite Tool Design. In this role, you will conceptualize and design tools, jigs, and fixtures for composite production, inspection, and testing. Collaborating with a team of designers, you will produce detailed designs and documentation in English, ensuring timely project delivery within budget. Be part of our R&D and motorsport team in Cologne, Germany.

We seek a team player with strong analytical and negotiation skills who thrives on responsibility. Experience in motorsport projects and a passion for automotive engineering will be highly valued.

What we offer:

• Innovative projects and a culture of technical freedom
• Attractive benefits: competitive pay, social benefits, 30 days holiday, car leasing, free gym
• A dynamic, multinational environment driven by passion for motorsport
• Design and develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures, from concept to final release
• Create detailed specifications for high-performance components
• Optimize designs for manufacturing efficiency, incorporating feedback from production
• Plan workloads collaboratively with engineers and production teams
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Your Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Experience with motorsport parts layout and high-performance component design
• F1 experience (minimum 4-5 years) is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in tool design technologies and CATIA V5 or 3DX, with additional experience in CATIA CPD/CPM advantageous
• Understanding of composite fabrication and machine shop operations
• Strong team collaboration skills and ability to perform under stress
• Flexible working hours and a pragmatic, problem-solving mindset
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal