Lead Engineer
1 month ago
Description
Location: Silverstone, UK
Reporting to: Head of Aero Development
Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global
Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team.
Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Lead Engineer - Aero Regulations to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will play a critical role within the aerodynamics team, ensuring compliance with all aerodynamic regulations set forth by the governing body. This position involves meticulous checking, auditing, and management of all aspects related to aerodynamic regulations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with aerodynamicists, designers, and other team members to maintain the highest standards of compliance. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Regulation Compliance: Monitor and interpret the latest aerodynamic regulations, ensuring that all aerodynamic design and development activities adhere to these regulations.
- Auditing and Verification: Conduct thorough audits of aerodynamic components and designs, to verify compliance. Identify any deviations and propose corrective actions.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation related to the aerodynamic regulations, including rulebooks, technical directives, and updates. Communicate changes to the team and ensure awareness.
- Collaboration: Work closely with aerodynamicists, designers, and other team members to integrate regulatory requirements into the design process. Provide guidance on compliant solutions.
- Responsible for coordinating the required FIA auditing with relevant engineers and designers.
- Risk Assessment: Assess potential risks related to regulatory compliance and propose mitigation strategies. Anticipate challenges and proactively address them.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about advancements in aerodynamic regulations. Propose process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency.
- Communicate key findings, opportunities and threats to key stakeholders within the aerodynamics department and other key areas of the company.
Requirements
- A minimum 12 years’ relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the motorsport industry.
- Deep understanding of the Formula One® Technical Regulations.
- Experience in leading, managing and directly contributing to aerodynamic development across all areas of the car.
- Strong experience in state-of-the-art CFD/Wind Tunnel/Track aerodynamic testing approaches and methodologies.
- Ambitious and self-motivating with the ability to motivate and extract maximum potential from others.
- Well versed with CFD and 3D CAD software (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA).
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Able to perform duties in a timely manner with minimal errors .
- Collaborate and respectful attitude.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders/directors.
- Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email.
- Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
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