Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Alpine Formula One Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

Alpine F1 Team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical Design group in Enstone. You will own detailed design of suspension components and subsystems, applying your engineering fundamentals to deliver high-performance race car solutions.

The role requires degree-level engineering, strong CAD skills (Catia V5/3DX; NX knowledge welcomed), and the ability to mentor peers. A self-motivated, analytical mindset and innovative problem-solving approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent as a prerequisite.
• Experience in F1 or high-level motorsport is preferred.
• CATIA V5/3DX experience is ideal; training available for NX.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to detailed design specs from cradle to grave for components and systems.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Design and detail machined parts, patterns, molds and build tooling for suspension systems.

Skills

Suspension design

Catia V5/3DX

NX

Mentoring

F1/Motorsport experience

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CATIA

Job description

The Role Of Our Senior Mechanical Design Engineers

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.

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.