Senior Design Engineer

Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provides the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series. The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our engineering team; and the key to our continuing success starts with you having influence throughout the core procedures of all our vehicles – from concepts and original designs, to running test programmes and defining the means to enhance maximum performance. We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join our ever-growing team in our Design Office. This role will involve reporting to the Chief Designer and will involve working on some of our primary whole-car design projects. The role responsibilities include:

• Delivering innovative engineering solutions.
• Design advanced models and drawings of a variety of car components and chassis design.
• Verification of designs through own calculations, analysis and CAE.
• Ensuring the success of the design from inception through to production.
• Liaise with the Chief Designer and Engineers to improve and confirm the design to achieve maximum car performance.
• Use theoretical knowledge of material science and mechanical engineering to resolve difficult problems.
• Assist the Chief Designer in supporting and mentoring Junior Designers.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. You should be educated to BEng or MEng level in Motorsport, Automotive or Mechanical Engineering, and have good knowledge of 3D CAD, preferably CATIA V5. You should understand the latest manufacturing techniques and materials, and you should have meticulous attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving. You should have excellent interpersonal, relationship and team building skills. You should have at least 3+ years of experience in a similar environment working in a competitive industry. You should pride yourself on your attention to detail and be capable of delivering a high standard of performance and quality whilst working to strict deadlines in a time-sensitive environment. You should share our determination to deliver a winning performance for the very best results.

WHAT WE OFFER

Idyllically situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing. We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and company healthcare plan as well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 16th May

Job Reference: RDES250404