Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Driver Controls Design Group, covering a wide variety of engineering disciplines and assemblies throughout the F1 car, including all driver control systems and assisting with driver fit.

Collaborating with the Group Principal and Head of Suspension Steering and Brakes, you will be responsible for undertaking and guiding a range of designs from initial concepts through to prototype production working closely with other Engineering departments.

Formula one is the pinnacle of Motorsport Engineering, requiring dedication and very close collaborative work within a close-knit team, rewarding passionate engineers with the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic engineering challenge in an exciting and highly competitive sport.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Concept design through to detailing of mechanical, hydraulic and composite components and assemblies.
• Carry out background stress and sizing calculations and produce supporting documentation.
• Conduct and contribute to design reviews at individual through to whole engineering team level.
• Deputising for the Principal Engineer and Head of Department as required.
• Adopt end-to-end ownership for projects incorporating manufacture, build, testing and racing, including fault analysis and resolution requiring close collaboration with the wider team.
• Support checking of detailed drawings, including design review against specification and previous designs and competitor analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote autonomous creativity to unlock performance.
• Engage with development of junior members of the team, mentoring and instilling best practice and a mindset of continuous improvement.

Our ideal candidate is someone who has:

• An in-depth understanding of fundamental engineering principles.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification supported by significant design experience in motorsport, aerospace or a related field.
• The ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritise work to varying deadlines.
• Strong CAD skills, ideally with experience of Siemens NX, however training will be provided for conversion from other CAD systems.
• Data analysis experience would also be beneficial.
• A passion for engineering, innovation and detailed design work.
• Great organisational skills and be well organised with the ability to clearly prioritise tasks to agreed deadlines.
• Embrace the challenge of contributing to Williams’ objective to be best in class.
• A friendly, collaborative outlook, with good communication and organization skills will help the successful candidate integrate well into our design team.

Values and Behaviours: 

All Williams Racing employees are expected to demonstrate the company values at all times: 

• INNOVATION: Seeks Information. Generates Ideas. Thinks Flexibly 

• TEAMWORK: Connects with Empathy. Collaborates with Others 

• RESILIENCE: Engages with Impact. Builds Confidence. Ignites Commitment 

• EXCELLENCE: Strives to Improve. Develops Self and Others 

• ACCOUNTABILITY: Drives Action & Change. Customer Focus 

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

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.