Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical) in Brackley

M-Sport UK is at the forefront of global motorsport. From rally stages to sand dunes, we design and build vehicles that compete- and win – at the highest levels. With world championship titles and decades of innovation behind us, we’re now looking for a Senior Design Engineer (Mechanical) to join our elite engineering team. Reporting to the Chief Designer, the role will involve working on some of our primary whole-car design projects. This is your chance to work in a high-performance environment where precision, creativity, and speed are everything.

The role and responsibilities include:

• 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, reliability and durability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, build, and procurement.
• Use theoretical knowledge of material science and mechanical engineering to resolve difficult problems.
• Assist the Chief Designer in supporting and mentoring Junior Designers.

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Educated to MEng or BEng degree level in Motorsport, Automotive or Mechanical Engineering, and have strong knowledge of 3D CAD, preferably CATIA V5.
• Solid understanding of the latest manufacturing techniques and materials, and you should have meticulous attention to detail and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team building skills, and share our determination to deliver the very best results.
• 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.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 5+ years of experience in a similar environment working in a competitive industry.
• Previous experience of structures and mechanisms, specifically suspension, brakes, steering and chassis structure.

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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 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.
• Life assurance
• A flexible working day
• Company contributed pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discount reward scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company healthcare plan
• Long service awards
• An employee assistance programme

As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.