Senior Engineer- Structures

2 days ago

Grove, United Kingdom Williams Racing Full time

Company Description

114 race victories in Formula 1, nine times Formula 1 Constructors’ Champion, seven times Formula 1 World Drivers Champions and the only team to have won in F1, 24h Le Mans and British Touring Cars. A proven track record that sets Williams Racing apart from the competition. Our unique character, combined with a deep passion for racing and future-oriented thinking, has created the very essence of our company.

Our mission is to win races and, in doing so, establish an authentic racing and lifestyle brand. Pure efficiency and the determination to win are key components of our company’s DNA and its overriding purpose. And it’s not only about being victorious on the racetrack. It is the essential mindset to remain competitive and to achieve success in everything we do.

It follows therefore that Williams' world class people are its most important asset. Our team operates at a high standard to ensure success.

Our commitment to support the next generation of innovators and winners, gives us the opportunity to be ready for every challenge we face. Together we are successful. Together we win. We are Williams.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Structures Engineer to join our expanding Structural Engineering team and make a key contribution to the design and development of our F1 car.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring our structures meet their strength and stiffness targets, balancing performance with safety and reliability. This challenging but rewarding role will suit an adaptable experienced engineer with excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to demonstrate initiative work independently under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

As a Senior Structures Engineer, you will:

  • Perform structural analysis of metallic and composite F1 car components using both Finite Element Analysis and hand calculation methods.

  • Optimise existing designs and develop innovative new structural concepts, identifying opportunities for mass reduction and the realisation of other car performance parameters.

  • Contribute to design reviews, assessing structural viability of proposed new designs.

  • Define and observe structural proof tests carried out in the Prototype and Test department, analysing results and using them to improve model correlation.

  • Write reports to summarise the analysis that has been used to demonstrate structures are fit for purpose.

  • Develop new analysis tools and improve efficiency of existing calculation methods to promote a culture of continuous development.

  • Be mentoring and training of other team members.

Our ideal Candidate is someone who has:

  • Abaqus and ANSA or Hyperworks experience.

  • Structural optimisation using Genesis or similar software.

  • A relevant degree or equivalent qualification supported by experience in motorsport, aerospace or a related field.

  • In depth knowledge of calculation methods based on first principles.

  • Detailed knowledge of fatigue analysis methods.

  • Thorough understanding of structural behaviour of engineering materials.

  • Scripting and model automation skills would be beneficial, as would experience of data analysis using MATLAB.

  • Can communicate effectively with other engineers both written and verbal and support the wider organisation - Manufacturing, Quality, Prototype and Test, Trackside etc.

  • Has a passion for engineering, innovation and detailed analysis work.

  • Confidence, and is well organised with the ability to clearly prioritise tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines, making sound decisions based on good judgement and seeking input as required.

Additional Information

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Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

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