Senior Wind Tunnel Model Lead Engineer

Van Amersfoort Racing; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech scheme

Car scheme

Job summary

Van Amersfoort Racing seeks a Senior Model Design Engineer to lead wind tunnel model development from concept through to build readiness for testing. The role requires strong CAD skills, especially CATIA, and a track record of delivering complex technical work in fast-paced environments.

You will own manufacturability, guide Model Part Generators, and coordinate cross-functional teams while ensuring safety, quality, and reliability in all designs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience with independent delivery of complex technical work.
• Experience in F1 wind tunnel model development or similar fast-paced environments.
• Strong CAD and design skills, especially CATIA, and knowledge of manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for wind tunnel model projects from concept to test-ready delivery.
• Develop and review 3D CAD models and assemblies with emphasis on loads, interfaces, tolerances.
• Own manufacturability, non-conformances, and drive design improvements and standards.
• Lead multiple Model Part Generators and standardize outputs across the group.
• Interpret FIA wind tunnel testing requirements and sign off work within competence.
• Drive improvements to model accuracy, resilience, and test readiness.
• Lead investigations and coordinate cross-functional resolutions.
• Mentor colleagues, influence resourcing, and represent technical views in discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Wind tunnel modeling

Cross-functional

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Van Amersfoort Racing seeks a Senior Model Design Engineer to lead wind tunnel model development from concept through to build readiness for testing. The role requires strong CAD skills, especially CATIA, and a track record of delivering complex technical work in fast-paced environments.

You will own manufacturability, guide Model Part Generators, and coordinate cross-functional teams while ensuring safety, quality, and reliability in all designs.