Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Haas F1 Team; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, the first American Formula 1 team since 1986. We seek a designer for F1 chassis-related components to work within a collaborative environment in Maranello, Italy. Contribute to innovative designs that enhance performance in a high-pressure motorsport setting, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Rewards and bonuses

Health programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of work experience with at least 3 in professional motorsports.
• Strong technical skills and ability to work in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Design F1 chassis-related components and mechanical assemblies.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.
• Follow safety regulations and manage design activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical background in racing cars

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

GCSE or High School diploma

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

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

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 and is located in Maranello, Italy. Responsible for designing F1 chassis-related components and mechanical assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent understanding of English.
• Strong technical background in racing cars.
• Ability to work to high standards in stressful, time-sensitive situations.
• Quick decision-making skills, approaching problems scientifically and analytically.
• Ability to work well within a team environment 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 and Physical Demands:

Ability to prioritize and work methodically in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment. May require occasional domestic and international travel, long and flexible hours, including weekends. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, manual dexterity, and working in environments with machinery, race cars, rigs, debris, and hazardous fluids. Compliance with health and safety policies is mandatory.

This job description may not cover all duties and responsibilities and may be amended as required by management.

At MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, we value diversity and strive for an inclusive environment. We offer rewards, bonuses, and health programs to support our team. If you're passionate about racing, technology, and teamwork, consider joining us and turning your passion into a profession.

Note: All employees must be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards, with support provided during the process. Residency requirements apply for security clearance eligibility.