Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Haas F1 Team; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team as a designer focusing on F1 chassis components. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, you'll apply your expertise in a fast-paced environment that values your contributions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in an inspiring motorsport setting, requiring robust experience and specialized knowledge in racing dynamics. The position is based in Maranello, Italy, and involves a commitment to high-performance standards under pressure.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Bonuses

Health programs

Qualifications

• GCSE or high school diploma required.
• Minimum of 6 years experience, including 3+ years in motorsports or F1.
• Further education in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing F1 chassis components and mechanical assemblies.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.
• Manage design mock-up activities in the design office.

Skills

Communication

Technical Understanding

Problem Solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

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 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, gain wider visibility across the business, and see your contribution clearly.

Yes, you'll learn from us, but we also expect to learn from you!

General Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote teamwork and effective communication to develop strong relationships across all personnel and departments.
• Design of F1 chassis components and mechanical assemblies.
• Study and design components using solid modelling, surface modelling, and 2D drawings to achieve high-performance, reliable solutions with optimized sizing.
• Components include suspensions, wheels, hydraulic, fuel, and cooling systems, as well as equipment for homologation and on-track management (e.g., legality checks, pit stop equipment).
• Manage the design mock-up activities in the design office.
• Follow all safety regulations at all venues.
• 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 a Mechanical Engineering degree, is preferred. Minimum of 6 years of work experience, with at least 3 years in a professional motorsports environment or F1 companies.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent understanding of English.
• Robust technical background in racing cars.
• Ability to work to high standards under stressful and time-sensitive conditions.
• Quick decision-making skills, approaching problems scientifically and analytically.
• Ability to work well within a team at all levels.
• Sympathetic approach to colleagues and ability to integrate into a group.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to assist 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 material shipment and facility maintenance.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Must work efficiently in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments, with the ability to prioritize. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required, along with long and flexible hours, including weekends. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, manual dexterity, and working around machinery, race cars, and hazardous fluids, in compliance with health and safety policies.

This job may involve other duties reasonably assigned by the manager.

At MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, we value diversity and strive for an inclusive environment. We offer competitive rewards, bonuses, and health programs. Motorsport is a dynamic industry offering many opportunities for dedicated individuals.

Join us and turn your passion into your profession!

Notice:

All employees must be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. We support this process. Residency requirements apply for UK residents. Further details are available on the Civil Aviation Authority NSV website.