Senior Wind Tunnel Model Technician

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Silverstone is looking for a skilled technician to join the Wind Tunnel team. Responsibilities include preparing and testing high-quality components for wind tunnel testing, ensuring timely manufacture of parts, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in a high-level motorsport setting, strong mechanical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers exciting challenges in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Current experience of Wind Tunnel model part preparation and wind tunnel testing.
• Extensive experience in model-making in a high-level motorsport environment.
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Wind Tunnel project parts/assemblies are manufactured to a high standard.
• Maintain model quality and operate within a Formula 1® Wind Tunnel environment.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Wind Tunnel model part preparation

Mechanical installations and assemblies

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Metrology equipment

Job description

A leading motorsport team in Silverstone is looking for a skilled technician to join the Wind Tunnel team. Responsibilities include preparing and testing high-quality components for wind tunnel testing, ensuring timely manufacture of parts, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in a high-level motorsport setting, strong mechanical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers exciting challenges in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.