Senior Mechanical Designer for F1 Race Systems

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1® Team seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to lead the development of race-winning mechanical systems. You will own components from concept to manufacture, testing and trackside validation, delivering robust, right-first-time solutions in a high-performance environment.

You will collaborate with aerodynamics, vehicle performance and manufacturing teams to translate engineering excellence into on-track results.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong CAD experience with CATIA V5/3DX preferred.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Experience delivering complex projects within strict timelines.
• Structured problem solving and clear decision making.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication across teams and disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-performance mechanical components and systems with emphasis on quality and precision.
• Develop CAD concepts, layouts and detailed designs to a high level of maturity.
• Design systems including inboard suspension, composite suspension members, braking systems, dampers and steering components.
• Own projects from concept through release, manufacture, testing and on-car validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximise overall vehicle performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team.
• Explore new technologies, materials and processes including additive manufacturing and AI-driven design tools.
• Maintain rigorous documentation, communication and quality standards.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/3DX

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1® Team seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to lead the development of race-winning mechanical systems. You will own components from concept to manufacture, testing and trackside validation, delivering robust, right-first-time solutions in a high-performance environment.

You will collaborate with aerodynamics, vehicle performance and manufacturing teams to translate engineering excellence into on-track results.