Laminate Design Engineer

An exciting opportunity exists for a Laminate Design Engineer to join our F1 Engineering office here at Atlassian Williams Racing working on a wide variety of projects.

This is a fast-paced environment and to succeed in this role the candidate will need to be adaptable, demonstrate initiative and enjoy working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

As a Laminate Design Engineer, you will be:

• Transferring design and structural information into manufacturable instructions.
• Generating laminate wireframes using CAD.
• Producing laminate plybooks and associated documentation to agreed standards.
• Creating 2D DXF files for transfer to the Kitting Department using Fibresim.
• Assisting with laminate enquiries from inhouse and sub-contract companies.
• Supporting Composite Design when required on various projects.
• Promoting best design practice, including driving continuous improvement to enhance design for manufacture capabilities.

Our ideal candidate is someone who has:

• A good understanding of composites engineering and manufacturing technologies. Hands on experience is also beneficial.
• Strong CAD skills, ideally with experience of NX and Fibresim, however training will be provided for conversion from other CAD systems or beginners.
• A creative, proactive approach to problem-solving, along with attention to detail.
• A friendly, collaborative outlook, with good communication and organization skills.
• The ability to prioritise work to varying deadlines.
• Clear and concise documentation skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a fast paced and rewarding environment. Training in our software will be given.

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. 

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.