Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a talented team at a leading motorsport engineering firm. This role involves designing and analyzing critical components for innovative projects, including the Indy Lights program. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in motorsport engineering, particularly in high-performance environments like F1 or IndyCar. You will be responsible for creating technical documents, conducting fault analyses, and utilizing advanced software tools to optimize designs. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the motorsport industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in motorsport engineering, ideally in F1 or similar.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze critical components for new projects and Indy Lights program.
• Implement engine build manuals and technical documents for engineering use.

Skills

CATIA V5R21

EFACs

GD&T

Data analysis

Fault investigation

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Matlab

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title – Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Reports to: Design Office lead

Location – Basildon

Job Type – Full-time, Permanent

The Company

AER are designers, manufacturers and builders of award-winning race engine solutionsthat have led the way in the motor sports industry. Established since 1997, AER is basedon the Essex/London border. AER presents a small, yet exceptionally talented team drivento reach exceptional standards in engine capabilities. Passionate about delivering successand achieving outstanding results in reliability and performance.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Design Engineer to join the small, talented teamat AER. The role is required to offer design and analysis support to new, interestingbusiness opportunities and existing programs. There will be some involvement in additionalprojects depending on the work volume and opportunities to develop knowledge andskillset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design/analysis of critical components for exciting new projects,the Indy Lights program and Historics business.
• Implement engine build manuals and technical documents from the ground up,referenced daily by engineers and build staff.
• Fault analysis of failed components, determining the cause and producing failurereports to distribute across the engineering team
• Communicating with external suppliers for fault analysis and product development
• Data analysis from track and dyno data to spot anomalies
• Using Catia V5 to create models, assemblies and technical drawings

Skills Required:

• Efficient user of CATIA V5R21 for solid and surface modelling with technicaldrawings
• Efficient user of EFACs for data management and BOM control
• Capable of using structural analysis packages in CATIA for part optimisation
• Formal training of GD&T
• Data analysis of track & Dyno data in LifeView
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture
• Efficient at fault investigation, containment and rectification

Qualifications needed:

Bachelors level degree in engineering (Mechanical) 2:1 or higher

Key Skills / Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role at a professional motorsport level(powertrain), ideally F1, WEC, IndyCar, DTM or other relevant experience
• High competence level with PC / typical software - MS Office (particularly Excel),Matlab, etc.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in a mechanical or engineering discipline
• A self-starter who is highly motivated, very well organised and demonstrates agrowth mindset.
• Putting the customer first
• Working as one team
• Takes responsibility & accountability
• Open to Change and new ideas
• Respectful of others

Hours of work & Benefits

Standard full-time working week, 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day. When based at AER'sEssex facility, standard office hours are flexible between 7.30am to 5.15pm. To meet the needs of the role and fast paced nature of the business, the successful candidate willrequire a flexible approach to working hours.

Salary – competitive depending on experience.

Application Process & Closing Date:

• a copy of your CV
• a covering email explaining why you are a suitable candidate for the role
• current salary and salary expectations
• availability to start / notice period

Candidate applicants only please – no agencies