Wind Tunnel Model Design Engineer (CAD/FEA)

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1® Team is seeking a Model Design Engineer to deliver high-quality, wind-tunnel parts and support aerodynamic development at our Silverstone facility. You will own end-to-end design projects and collaborate with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to translate design into data and into lap time.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline, strong CAD (3DExperience/CATIA) and FEA experience, GD&T knowledge, materials expertise, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Motorsport, or a related discipline or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA) and experience in using FEA for structural validation of parts.
• Strong understanding of parametric modeling, part robustness, and model layout principles.
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including composites and advanced digital manufacturing techniques.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and its application and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Enthusiastic contributor to a collaborative, inclusive, and open culture and highly detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering work right the first time.
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours during race season.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, well-validated parts for wind tunnel testing in line with aerodynamic targets
• Support on complete design projects, including CAD creation, project management, quality-checking, and documentation
• Continuously improve the functionality, quality, and robustness of model parts to optimize 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
• Ensure adherence to standard design practices and help refine them as needed

Skills

CAD proficiency

FEA experience

GD&T knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

3DExperience/CATIA

MS Office Suite

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1® Team is seeking a Model Design Engineer to deliver high-quality, wind-tunnel parts and support aerodynamic development at our Silverstone facility. You will own end-to-end design projects and collaborate with Aerodynamicists and Surface Design Engineers to translate design into data and into lap time.

The role requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline, strong CAD (3DExperience/CATIA) and FEA experience, GD&T knowledge, materials expertise, and a proactive,