Head of Research and Development Design Lead

3 weeks ago


Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Mercedes-Benz Full time

Job Title: Head of Research and Development Design Lead

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Research and Development Design Lead to join our team at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. As a key member of our Research and Development department, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and taking direct line management of two team leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of our in-house Research and Development capability, ensuring it meets the demands of our Engineering Group.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver lap time improvements to the track.
  • Develop and implement new testing technologies and infrastructure.
  • Design interfaces between our test rigs and car hardware to enable homologation, safety demonstration, reliability prove-out, and performance testing.
  • Lead Proof of Concept programmes 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.

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 programmes.

Why Us:

At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered, and valued.

Join Our Team:

As a Research and Development Design Lead, you will be part of a dynamic and talented team that is passionate about delivering exceptional results. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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