Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (FTC) – Motorsport Innovation

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental care

4 x Grand Prix paddock passes

Enhanced parental leave

Staff shuttle to train stations near L

Free healthy snacks

Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Training opportunities via Learning & 

Discount on F1 merchandise

Discount on F1 experiences

Perkbox portal

Job summary

Formula 1 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fixed-term contract until 2030, based in the UK. You will design, develop and produce high-quality mechanical solutions, producing documentation and leading design cycles from conception through commissioning.

You will work across Mechanical Engineering & Design, liaising with internal teams and external manufacturers, suppliers, and consultancies, and occasionally travel to events abroad for maintenance support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Engineering Product Design / similar discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience designing with PTC Creo.
• Experience using AutoCAD software.
• At least 3 years’ experience administering and releasing using Windchill PDMLink 10.1.
• Experience in mathematical analysis for complex designs.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of drawing standards BS8888.
• Mechanical projects management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions (including comprehensive documentation).
• Design and draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
• Support, modify, maintain & repair all FOM mechanical systems (in the UK and abroad).
• 3D modelling & 2D design/draught work; update existing designs/diagrams.
• Carry out full design cycle from conception to commissioning with accurate timing and costing.
• Produce complete documentation for designs/enhancements/projects; report as required by R&D management.
• Liaise with staff, suppliers and consultancies to define requirements and resolve issues.
• Administer Windchill/PDMLink, drawing ID database and Drawing Office docs.
• Support R&D and maintenance teams at events abroad as needed.

Skills

Creo design

AutoCAD

Mathematical analysis

Drawing standards BS8888

Mechanical design

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill PDMLink

Job description

Formula 1 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fixed-term contract until 2030, based in the UK. You will design, develop and produce high-quality mechanical solutions, producing documentation and leading design cycles from conception through commissioning.

You will work across Mechanical Engineering & Design, liaising with internal teams and external manufacturers, suppliers, and consultancies, and occasionally travel to events abroad for maintenance support.