Senior Wind Tunnel Model Technician - Motorsport Precision

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1® Team is seeking a Senior Model Technician to join the Wind Tunnel and Model Shop environments at Silverstone. You will produce, deliver and test high-quality test components for wind tunnel testing while collaborating with designers and engineers to push performance.

You will mentor junior technicians, manage deadlines, handle metrology and mechanical installations, and be prepared for regular travel, including weekends, with occasional travel to Germany.

Qualifications

• Experience in wind tunnel model part preparation and testing.
• Extensive model-making experience in a high-level motorsport environment (preferably Formula 1).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installations and assemblies.
• Experience and knowledge of metrology equipment.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including weekends.
• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Ability to lead and mentor others effectively.
• Clear and concise communication, verbally and with email.
• Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture wind tunnel parts/assemblies to high standards and deadlines.
• Make changes during wind tunnel tests and maintain model quality.
• Support Lead Model Technicians with workload and targets.
• Assemble large complex wind tunnel models.
• Diagnose and solve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with Model Design Engineers to improve changes and quality of parts.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Support Health and Safety requirements.
• Occasional travel to Germany.

Skills

Wind Tunnel testing

Model making

Metrology equipment

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Willingness to travel

Health and safety

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1® Team is seeking a Senior Model Technician to join the Wind Tunnel and Model Shop environments at Silverstone. You will produce, deliver and test high-quality test components for wind tunnel testing while collaborating with designers and engineers to push performance.

You will mentor junior technicians, manage deadlines, handle metrology and mechanical installations, and be prepared for regular travel, including weekends, with occasional travel to Germany.