Manufacturing Support Engineer (Powertrains)

For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved.

Red Bull Powertrains are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Manufacturing Support Engineer to join our team, driving the future of motorsport innovation. You will be based at our state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes which is designed to deliver high-performance Power Units for the 2026 engine regulations. In this role, you will be a critical point of contact and will ensure the smooth operation of equipment and systems as well as manage key suppliers to maintain a high level of productivity in the manufacturing process.

The role:

• Serve as the primary liaison for machine providers, handling breakdowns, servicing, scheduling, on-site spares, warranties, and service agreements, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient machine management.
• Conduct risk and COSHH assessments within the machine shop, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols.
• Manage coolants and fluids plus oversee the maintenance of manufacturing equipment and waste disposal to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with the movement of machines, raising CAPEX requests for new equipment plus identifying and mitigating single points of failure through scenario planning.
• Responsible for booking raw materials, verifying and ensuring their availability for production, working closely with production teams to optimise material flow.

If you're a driven individual with a passion for manufacturing support and problem-solving, you'll thrive in this fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of our championship winning cars.

What we need from you:

• Engineering background or relevant experience in a manufacturing or support engineering role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with external suppliers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of machine servicing and breakdown management.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in materials management and logistics.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for problem-solving.

Not only is this a fantastic Manufacturing Support Engineer role, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Powertrains. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning grand prix cars.