Senior Model Design Engineer

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Towcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as a Senior Model Design Engineer, influencing car performance through high-quality design. You will lead projects that contribute directly to aerodynamic development, collaborate with skilled engineers, and innovate within a fast-paced, high-performance environment, all while supporting a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally in motorsport.
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Solid knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, well-validated parts for wind tunnel testing.
• Lead complete design projects including CAD creation and quality checking.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team capability.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Parametric modelling

Structural validation using FEA

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or related discipline

Tools

3DExperience/CATIA

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.

We're building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead.

This is history in the making. Join us.

Fueled by bold ambition:
Play your part in getting us on the grid.

As a Senior Model Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the physical components that feed our aerodynamic development-the very foundation of on-track performance.

Working at the heart of our Silverstone facility, you'll be part of a highly skilled, ambitious group of engineers focused on technical excellence and relentless innovation. Your work will directly influence car performance in the wind tunnel, translating design into data, and ultimately into lap time.

You'll be trusted with end-to-end ownership of complex design projects, and encouraged to challenge convention, push boundaries, and propose smarter, faster, more efficient ways of working. With a culture that values initiative and creativity, your ideas will not only be heard-they'll be expected.

This is your chance to make a lasting mark on the future of our team, in a high-performance environment where every part counts and every detail matters.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Deliver high-quality, well-validated parts for wind tunnel testing in line with aerodynamic targets.
• Lead complete design projects, including CAD creation, project management, quality checking, and documentation.
• Continuously improve the functionality, quality, and robustness of model parts to optimise wind tunnel test efficiency.
• Drive the development and implementation of improved design workflows and standards.
• Collaborate closely with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to ensure alignment with technical specifications.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to team capability and modelling best practices.
• Ensure adherence to standard design practices and help refine them as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Driven by high performance:
What do you need to bring to the team?

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or a related discipline.
• Several years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within motorsport.
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA).
• Strong understanding of parametric modelling, part robustness, and model layout principles.
• Experience in using FEA for structural validation of parts.
• Solid knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including composites and advanced digital manufacturing techniques.
• Deep understanding of GD&T and its application.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering work right the first time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Enthusiastic contributor to a collaborative, inclusive, and open culture

A team like no other.

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence-on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At Cadillac Formula 1, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.