Senior Composite Design Engineer

Haas F1 Team; Maranello; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

Job summary

TGR Haas F1 Team is seeking a Senior Composite Design Engineer to drive the design and development of performance-critical composite components for the F1 car. You will own projects from concept through race introduction, collaborating with engineering and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in professional motorsport, strong CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE and FEA experience, and a relentless focus on vehicle performance and quality.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in motorsport design.
• Strong knowledge of composite component design and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE and FEA analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop composite components for the Formula 1 car.
• Lead composite design projects from concept to race introduction.
• Collaborate with production and Race Team to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

Skills

Composite design

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

FEA

Project leadership

Vehicle performance focus

MS Office

English proficiency

Technical communication

Analytical/problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

FEA

Job description

As our Senior Composite Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of performance-critical components for the TGR Haas F1 Team race car.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Composite Design, you will contribute to the development, optimisation, and delivery of composite components, working closely with engineering and production teams to support car performance objectives. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of composite design projects, from concept through to race introduction, within a fast-paced Formula 1 environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Composite Design & Development

• Design and develop composite components for the Formula 1 car
• Contribute to component development planning and race introduction strategies
• Support composite design activities from concept through to completion
• Drive continuous improvement in component design with a focus on vehicle performance

Technical Development & Innovation

• Contribute to concept development and research activities within the Composite Design Group
• Perform research and development activities to support future vehicle performance
• Apply engineering principles and design best practices to deliver robust, high-quality solutions
• Support the development of innovative composite design concepts

Project Delivery & Collaboration

• Contribute to workload planning and prioritisation within the Composite Design Group
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure successful component delivery
• Liaise with the Race Team to review component reliability and support design revisions where required
• Work closely with production areas to ensure designs are suitable for manufacture
• Support the ongoing improvement of composite design processes and methodologies
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality, performance, and delivery
• Share technical knowledge and support collaborative problem-solving across the team

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' design experience within a professional motorsport environment
• Strong understanding of composite component design
• Expertise in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of composite and machine shop production processes
• Ability to lead composite design projects from concept through to completion
• Strong focus on vehicle performance and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication skills and strong English language proficiency
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Previous Formula 1 experience
• Experience supporting the development and introduction of race car components

Core Competencies

• Strong technical and design capability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to quality, performance, and continuous improvement

Why TGR Haas F1 Team?

Because here, you don’t just support performance, you drive it.

• Real impact – See your work come to life on a Formula 1 car
• Team culture – Passionate, loyal, and driven colleagues
• Innovation mindset – Your ideas are heard (and expected)
• High-performance environment – Where excellence is the baseline
• Competitive rewards – Salary, bonus & performance incentives
• Inclusive culture – Diversity & different perspectives power our success

About Us

TGR Haas F1 Team has been a stalwart of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for over a decade, with more than 200 Grand Prix starts. As the first American F1 team since 1986, we made an immediate impact with a points-scoring debut in 2016 – and we’re still building momentum today.

With operations across Kannapolis (USA), Banbury (UK), and Maranello (Italy), we are a performance-driven, hands-on racing team where every contribution matters.

Here, you’ll have visibility, responsibility, and the chance to make a real difference.

We’re not a corporate machine, we’re a team built on passion, speed, and innovation.

Why This Role?

If you’re passionate about competition, engineering and performance, this role offers the opportunity to design and develop Formula 1 car components, contribute to concept development and race introductions, and play a direct role in improving vehicle performance.