Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Motorsport Network; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MoneyGram Haas F1 Team and contribute to designing high-performance F1 chassis components. With headquarters in Banbury, you'll collaborate with passionate team members to push racing boundaries. This role requires strong technical skills and offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Bonuses

Health Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of work experience, with at least 3 in a professional motorsports environment.
• Further education including a Mechanical Engineer degree preferred.
• Strong technical background in racing cars essential.

Responsibilities

• Design F1 chassis-related components and mechanical assemblies.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication between departments.
• Manage design mock-up activity in the design office.

Skills

Communication

Technical Background in Racing Cars

Analytical Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Positive Attitude

Education

Mechanical Engineer Degree

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Microsoft Office

Job description

2025 sees MoneyGram Haas F1 Team celebrate its tenth season in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship… we’re just getting started. We don’t follow the status quo, we’re here to challenge the competition, and we want you to join us.

The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Nine years later, the team continues to demonstrate growth and a clear direction with its future objectives – coming off the back of its second-best season to date in Formula 1.

We’re a racing team – not a corporate machine. We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK, and Maranello in Italy – each powered by passionate, loyal, and hardworking team ambassadors. At MoneyGram Haas F1 Team – known within the paddock as the ‘family team’ – you’ll be involved in many different areas of the team, have much wider visibility across the business, and will be able to clearly see your contribution to our team.

Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too!

General Summary:

This position reports to the Design Team Leader or their designee; it is located in Maranello, Italy. Responsible for the design of F1 chassis-related components and mechanical assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Promote teamwork and effective communication to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
2. Design of F1 chassis-related components and mechanical assemblies.
3. Study and design of components through solid modelling, surface modelling, and 2D drawing with the aim of obtaining high-performance, reliable solutions, and optimized sizing.
4. The scope includes suspensions, wheels, hydraulic, fuel, and cooling systems, as well as equipment for car homologation and on-track management (e.g., legality checks, pit stop equipment).
5. Manage the ‘design mock-up activity’ in the design office.
6. Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by the Design Team Leader or their designee.

Education and Work Experience:

GCSE, High School diploma or equivalent required. Further education including Mechanical Engineer degree preferred. Minimum 6 years of work experience, with at least 3 in a professional motorsports environment or F1 companies.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent understanding of English.
• Strong technical background in racing cars.
• Ability to work to a high standard in stressful and time-sensitive situations.
• Quick decision-making skills, working through problems analytically.
• Ability to work well within a team environment at all levels.
• Sympathetic approach to colleagues and ability to integrate within a group.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to help others.

Equipment and Applications:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks (preferably CATIA), Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of composites.
• Ability to follow complex regulations related to shipment and facility maintenance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Ability to work in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment, prioritizing effectively. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. Long and flexible hours, including weekends, may be necessary.

This role may involve lifting up to 50 pounds, repetitive bending, squatting, manual dexterity, and working around machinery, race cars, rigs, debris, and hazardous fluids. Compliance with health and safety policies is mandatory.

This job description may not cover all duties and responsibilities that may be reasonably required by the manager.

Our Commitment:

At MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, we value diversity, inclusion, and our employees as our greatest assets. We offer rewards, bonuses, and health programs to support your growth and well-being.

If you’re passionate about racing, technology, and teamwork, join us to push boundaries and strive for excellence.

Notice:

All employees must be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. We support the NSV process. Residency requirements apply; further details are available on the CAA website.