(Senior) Mechanical or Composite Design Engineer (m/f/d) Motorsport - UK

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing; Epsom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering company in Epsom is seeking Mechanical and Composite Design Engineers to work on exciting motorsport projects. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, strong design skills, and proficiency in CAD software. The role involves designing various vehicle components, ensuring project delivery, and contributing to innovative engineering solutions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong design skills and solid knowledge of modern technologies and materials.
• Proven experience in motorsport component layout and high-performance design.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design of gearbox, drivetrain or suspension components.
• Support for automotive engineering prototype projects.
• Ensuring timely delivery of projects within agreed cost limits.

Skills

Strong design skills

Knowledge of modern technologies and materials

Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Proven experience in motorsport component layout

Proficiency in CAD/CAE software

Team-oriented mindset

Flexibility and resilience

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

FEM analysis

Teamcenter

Job description

Location: Epsom, UK

Travel: Willingness to travel to Germany required

Don’t just go to work – become part of a unique company in a fast-paced, high-performance industry.TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europestands for innovation, team spirit, and cutting-edge technology in motorsport and automotive engineering.

We are currently growing our UK branch by establishing design engineering capabilities. Therefore, we are seeking Mechanical and Composite Design Engineers (m/f/d)with a focus onour various motorsport projects, such as WEC LMH,GT3, GT4 and WRC.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and documentation of various components and assemblies. Your tasks will include calculations, 2D layouts, 3D design, and the development of sub-assemblies. You may also be involved in defining rig test requirements. A key part of the role is ensuring the timely delivery of projects within agreed cost limits, along with complete documentation.

Your Tasks:

• Design of gearbox, drivetrain or suspension components
• Chassis design including roll cage, subframes, seat and safety equipment, dashboard, steering wheel, and pedal box
• Integration design across systems such as engine cooling, fuel, hydraulics, pneumatics, HV systems (including batteries), and braking systems
• Design of structural and non-structural composite components and assemblies (specifications, drawings, ply books as well as tooling, jigs, and fixtures for production)
• Support for automotive engineering prototype projects

We welcome both specialists, who want to dedicate themselves to one of the aforementioned functional domains, and generalists, who want to maintain an overview of all areas of vehicle design.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong design skills and solid knowledge of modern technologies and materials
• Good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

• Proven experience in motorsport component layout and high-performance design (e.g. F1, LMH/LMDh, BTCC, GT3, GT4, Rally)

• Proficiency in CAD/CAE software (CATIA V5 preferred), FEM analysis, classical calculation methods
• Familiarity with data management systems (e.g. Teamcenter) and MS Office

• “Racing mindset” – i.e. enthusiasm for motorsport, flexibility and resilience, willingness to go the extra mile to win on track

• Team-oriented mindset with a responsible, analytical, and creative working style
• Willingness to travel when required

What We Offer:

• Exciting projects with room for technical creativity and innovation
• Attractive benefits package including competitive salary, social benefits, 30 days annual leave
• A dynamic and fulfilling workplace in a multinational company with a familiar atmosphere – driven by passion and fascination for motorsport