Senior Surface Designer

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Onsite subsidised restaurant

Career development opportunities

Pension salary sacrifice

Cyclescheme

Life assurance

Exclusive company discounts

Social events

Job summary

Prodrive is seeking a Senior Surface Designer to join our Engineering Vehicle Design group for elite motorsport programmes. You will support the design, development and delivery of aerodynamic and structural vehicle surfaces from concept through to manufacture and track deployment.

You will collaborate with CFD and analysis teams, deliver CAD assemblies in NX/Teamcenter, and help shape the next generation of World Championship‑winning cars.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in a high-performance motorsport design environment.
• Proven expertise creating and developing high-quality aerodynamic and engineering surfaces.
• Strong understanding of surface development principles and integration requirements.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams from concept to manufacture.
• Excellent CAD skills; Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design aerodynamic and structural surfaces across the vehicle.
• Collaborate with CFD and structural analysts to optimise surface models.
• Deliver CAD assemblies and detailed designs to timelines and budgets.
• Release parts and BOMs; maintain accuracy across project lifecycle.
• Engage with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Motorsport design

Aerodynamic surfaces

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Prodrive is the world's leading independent motorsport business and our world championship winning and record-breaking successes are built on the talent, passion and creativity of our people. With a new generation of race and rally programmes on our horizon, we're entering a phase of growth and opportunity and are looking for talented engineers to help us design and develop elite performance vehicles that will ensure we stay ahead of the game. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Surface Designer to join our Engineering Vehicle Design group, to provide advanced surfacing expertise across a variety of high-performance motorsport programmes. You will be supporting the design, development and delivery of aerodynamic and structural vehicle surfaces from concept through to manufacture and track deployment.

Key responsibilities

• Design aerodynamic and structural surfaces across the vehicle.
• Work closely with CFD and Structural Analysts to develop and optimise robust surface models.
• Produce concept designs and detailed engineering solutions that meet performance, weight and cost targets.
• Deliver CAD assemblies and detailed designs to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Release parts and assembly structures onto Bills of Materials.
• Ensure Bills of Materials are accurate, current and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understand and consider the commercial impact of design decisions on component manufacture and future Bill of Materials costs.
• Support design reviews and continuous improvement activities across programmes.
• Liaison with external suppliers, as well as internal departments and stakeholders to ensure designs are manufacturable, robust and delivered to programme requirements.

Who we are looking for

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in a high-performance motorsport design environment.
• Proven expertise creating and developing high-quality aerodynamic and engineering surfaces within a motorsport or high-performance engineering environment.
• A strong understanding of surface development principles and integration requirements.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, taking designs from concept through to manufacture.
• Excellent CAD skills, with Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience an advantage.
• The ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions in a fast-paced, championship-winning environment.
• A passion for motorsport, innovation and engineering excellence, with the ambition to help shape the next generation of World Championship-winning rally and endurance race cars.

What can we offer you

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cyclescheme
• Exercise classes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application. Come and make a difference.