(Senior) Mechanical or Composite Design Engineer (mfd) Motorsport UK

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in the UK is seeking Mechanical and Composite Design Engineers to contribute to exciting projects in the high-performance automotive sector. The role involves designing key components for motorsport vehicles, ensuring timely project delivery within cost limits. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, strong design skills, and experience in motorsport-related design. An attractive benefits package and opportunities for innovation are offered in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Social benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong design skills with knowledge of modern technologies and materials.
• Proven experience in motorsport component layout and design.

Responsibilities

• Design gearbox and drivetrain components.
• Develop structural and non-structural composite components.
• Support automotive engineering prototype projects.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Electrical Discharge Machining

CAD

SolidWorks

GD&T

Plastics Injection Molding

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

Job description

Overview

Location: Epsom UK

Travel: Willingness to travel to Germany required

Dont just go to work become part of a unique company in a fast-paced high-performance industry. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe stands 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 on our 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

Key Skills

Electrical Discharge Machining,Mechanical Design,GD&T,Tooling,CAD,Creo,Sheet Metal,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,HVAC Design,Plastics Injection Molding,Catia

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1