Senior Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Grove, United Kingdom Williams Racing Full time

The company:

Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.

We are currently seeking a passionate Senior Composite Design Engineer to join our Suspension, Steering and Brakes Design group. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking and guiding a range of designs from initial concepts through to prototype production as well as supporting the Head of to deliver performance-enhancing technology.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of composites materials engineering and science together with detailed knowledge of relevant composites manufacturing technologies.

As a Senior Composite Design Engineer, you will:

  • Layout of design schemes which respect structural requirements, packaging, aerodynamics & composite manufacturing techniques.

  • Calculation work and production of system documentation.

  • Conduct design reviews independently or with Group Principal Engineer / Head of Department.

  • Demonstrate significant experience to be drawn on by others, be a point of contact for support and mentorship.

  • End-to-end ownership for projects incorporating manufacture, build, testing and racing, including fault analysis and resolution.

  • Mentor less experienced engineers within the team.

  • Support checking responsibility for detailed drawings, including design review against specification and previous designs.

  • Driving continuous improvement and promote autonomous creativity.

Our ideal candidate is someone who has:

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

  • An understanding of composites stress analysis for preliminary sizing.

  • Strong CAD skills, ideally with experience of NX, however training will be provided for conversion from other CAD systems.

  • The ability to own and lead projects in their area of expertise.

  • Proactive approach to problem-solving, along with good attention to detail.

  • Great organisational skills with the ability prioritise tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines.

  • Has a passion for engineering, innovation and detailed design 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.

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.

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



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