Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative motorsport team in Enstone seeks a Senior Design Engineer to enhance their Mechanical Design group. Candidates should have experience in F1 or high-level motorsport, a degree in Engineering, and familiarities with CAD tools like Catia V5. You will own designs for suspension components and mentor junior engineers. The position offers competitive remuneration, private healthcare, and access to various benefits in a vibrant, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Private medical healthcare

Access to a free on-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Previous experience in F1 or high-level motorsport.
• Solid base knowledge of engineering first principles.
• Experience in concept design and detailing machined parts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to detailed design specifications from cradle to grave.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Own design processes for complex suspension components.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Catia V5/3DX

NX or similar CAD tool

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a dynamic and innovative F1 team? We have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptionally talented Senior Design Engineer to join our Mechanical Design group within the Engineering Office at Enstone. This position will play a crucial role in helping us push for podiums and race wins.

Our team is dedicated to engineering excellence, pushing the boundaries of technology and optimising performance to achieve our goals. We are built on collaboration and mutual support, fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.

The Role Of Our Senior Mechanical Design Engineers

You will be part of the team behind all of our complex suspension components and sub-systems, taking ownership of your own designs with the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge.

Your Challenge

• Contribute to detailed design specifications from cradle to grave, defining and supporting component or system validation, servicing and utilisation and resolving any issues as they arise.
• Support and Mentor less experienced Engineers
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: concept design and scheming components, detailing machined parts, patterns, molds and specifying laminates, extending to the necessary component jigs and build tooling.

Who We Want

We are looking to enhance our talented team with someone who has previous experience, ideally within F1 or another high-level motorsport. You should be educated to degree level or equivalent in Engineering and have a solid base knowledge of engineering first principles.

It would be ideal if you had previous CAD experience with Catia V5/3DX, but we will support with training if NX or similar is your expertise.

We need someone who is self‑motivated, analytical, and a pragmatic decision‑maker capable of working with minimal supervision. We seek someone with a creative, innovative, and consistent approach to problem‑solving.

What We Offer You In Return

Working for Alpine F1 Team, you will work with top professionals, directly impacting race car performance on a global stage, and enjoy our state‑of‑the‑art facilities. We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on‑site gym, a subsidised restaurant and many more additional benefits. Additionally, the thrill of pioneering innovation in Formula One racing provides numerous career development opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

At Alpine F1 Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.