Shift: 4 on, 4 off
Role Purpose: To transform wind tunnel (WT) model components from their raw, 60% rapid prototype state into precise, paint-ready parts that meet exacting aerodynamic, dimensional, and cosmetic standards.
The Model Part Technician ensures all parts meet required specifications, quality standards, and deadlines before being handed over to Model Makers for final assembly and finishing.
About the Role:
The Model Shop is responsible for building and developing the 60% scale model of our F1 car ahead of wind tunnel (WT) testing. This model must accurately represent the full-size car – even a tiny surface flaw can compromise aero data.
This role is critical in bridging the gap between Additive Manufacturing (ADM), where many components are produced, and the Model Shop, where the assembled model is prepared and tested in the wind tunnel.
Working closely with stakeholders across Aero and ADM, you will transform wind tunnel components from their raw rapid prototype state into precise, paint-ready parts. Every component must meet strict aerodynamic, dimensional, and cosmetic standards before it reaches final assembly.
By ensuring parts are accurately finished, fully traceable, and delivered on time, you directly support aerodynamic testing performance and development deadlines - work that ultimately contributes to performance on track.
Core Competencies:
Technical Skills
- Confident using workshop tools and post-processing equipment
- Understanding or awareness of surface preparation and finishing standards
- Shows the potential to read and follow technical drawings and work instructions
- Ability to connect dimensional accuracy and impact of poor finish on performance
Quality & Attention to Detail
- ‘Right-first-time’ mindset
- Able to spot defects, inconsistencies, or damage early
- Takes pride in producing clean, accurate components
- Good practical problem-solving ability
Personal Attributes
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Flexible with working hours during busy development periods
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Willing to learn and improve processes
Experience:
First and foremost, we're looking for someone with the right values and behaviours; a solution-oriented, 'gets stuck in' kind of mindset. The below experience is advantageous:
- Experience in a workshop, model shop, manufacturing, or similar hands-on technical role
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and basic IT systems
- Experience with MES / ERP systems
- Understanding of F1 cost cap requirements
- Experience in motorsport, aerospace, automotive, or precision manufacturing environments
Company Description
For almost 50 years, Williams F1 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.
Additional Information
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Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
