Senior / Aerodynamics Model Design Engineer

Aerodynamics Model Design Engineer / Senior Aerodynamics Model Design Engineer

Brackley, United Kingdom

At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.

Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.

Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer to join our model design team. Working alongside our Aerodynamicists and Surfacers and collaborating as part of a small team, your role will include designing components for our state-of-the-art wind-tunnel model and helping to improve the quality, efficiency and accuracy of designs. As a valued member of our Aerodynamics Department, your ideas and skills will make a tangible contribution to the Team.

Please note – we will consider applications at both Engineer and Senior Engineer level.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing 60% scale model components, delivering on-time and to a high standard.

• Planning and releasing parts for manufacture.

• Providing design support for the preparation and testing of the model components.

• Helping to develop our working methodologies and capabilities.

Candidate Profile:

You are passionate about design and have a determination to deliver at the highest level, applying your skills and understanding to practical engineering challenges.

Essential skills and experiences:

• Recent design experience in F1, other top-level motorsport or in a fast-paced setting.

• An innovative approach to solving engineering problems.

• Experience using high-level CAD software (preferably CATIA V5 or 3DX).

• A solid understanding of material selection for design

• Good IT skills.

• Degree-educated in a relevant discipline, such as Engineering or Product Design.

Desirable skills and experiences:

• Experience of creating Aerodynamic Surface schemes.

• Familiarity with VBA, python or C# to deliver macros/automation.

• Working knowledge and understanding of GD&T and its application.

Capable of working on your own and applying your reflective nature to understand a problem, your open and honest communication style means you also relish collaborating in a team setting. With a broad overview of your subject, you enjoy discussing technical concepts and finding solutions to problems by applying your interpretive skills, attention to detail and dependable judgment.

What do we offer:

Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and our employee well-being programme.

Why us:

At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.

Your application:

We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note if you would like to include a cover letter, please upload it with your CV as one PDF document.

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