Head of Research and Development Design Lead

11 hours ago

Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Mercedes-Benz Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to join our Research and Development Design team as a Head of Research and Development Design. This role will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and taking direct line management of two team leaders. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design and experience working in a high-performance engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the R&D Design team in delivering lap time improvements to the track through the development of new testing technologies and infrastructure.
  • Design the interfaces between our test rigs and car hardware to enable homologation, safety demonstration, reliability prove-out, and performance testing.
  • Develop and implement a long-term technology demonstration program to showcase applications ready for the design teams to incorporate into development of car systems.
Requirements
  • Engineering or physics degree, or equivalent qualification(s).
  • Mechanical design experience to a level where you can approve the output of a design team on safety-critical components.
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a high-performance engineering environment.
  • Ability to collaborate and negotiate to deliver results across different departments.
  • Proven ability to take the initiative.
Desirable Skills
  • Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electrical test capability.
  • Race car mechanical, powertrain, composite and/or electronic design and drawing capability.
  • Previous line management responsibility, including the ability to empathetically deal with sensitive people matters.
What We Offer

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 employee well-being programs.

Why Join Us

At Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, we take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued. We are committed to making our team even more diverse and inclusive through our Accelerate 25 program.

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