Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and passionate racing team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Cardiff. This role offers the chance to design high-performance F1 chassis components and mechanical assemblies, contributing to innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal results. If you're ready to push boundaries and excel in motorsport, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the challenge and be part of a team that values diversity and inclusivity while celebrating ten years of excellence in Formula 1.

Benefits

Health programs

Bonuses

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusivity initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of work experience, 3 in motorsports or F1.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, experience with CATIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design F1 chassis components and mechanical assemblies.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical background in racing cars

Ability to work under pressure

Quick decision-making skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE or High School diploma

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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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, and 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; is located in Maranello, Italy. Responsible for design of F1 chassis related components and mechanical assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Design of F1 chassis related components and mechanical assemblies.
• Activity consists in the 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.
• The perimeter of the involved components includes suspensions, wheels, hydraulic, fuel and cooling systems, with also the equipment for the car homologation and its management on track-side (for instance legality checks, pit stop equipment, etc).
• Management of the ‘design mock-up activity’ in the design office.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
• 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. Minimum 6 years of work experience, 3 of which must be in a professional motorsports environment or F1 companies.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills, 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 scientifically and 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:

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

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Ability to work in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments while maintaining a methodical approach. May require occasional domestic and international travel, long and flexible hours including weekends. May involve lifting up to 50 pounds, repetitive bending, squatting, manual dexterity. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, rigs, debris, and hazardous fluids. Compliance with health and safety policies is mandatory.

This job description may not include all duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

We value diversity, promote inclusivity, and support our employees with rewards, bonuses, and health programs. If you are passionate about motorsport and teamwork, consider joining us to push boundaries and excel.

Notice:

All employees must be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. We support the NSV process, typically requiring UK residency for the last 5 years. If not UK-resident, an Overseas Criminal Records Check may be necessary.