Aerodynamics Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


Woking, United Kingdom McLaren Group Full time

Job description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the Role:

Role Dimensions:

As a Senior Associate in the Aero Design team, you will design race car aerodynamic surfaces, wind tunnel model parts, and assemblies. Taking on increased responsibility for project leadership and technical expertise, your role involves contributing to the design process and ensuring the successful execution of development projects.

Integral member of the Aero Design team, contributing to the design of aero surfaces and wind tunnel model components

Reports to the Senior Manager Aerodynamics Design Leader, working closely with the Aero Design team, aerodynamicists, CFD, model makers, production team, Wind Tunnel technician, R&D team, and vehicle engineering team.

This role is factory based but may involve occasional travel.

This role is predominantly carried out during standard working hours but sometimes includes additional hours and weekends.

Principal Accountabilities:

You are familiar with CAD methodologies, workflow, and your development area.

You are familiar with the Formula 1 Regulation for your development area.

You forecast simple projects' lead times.

You will contribute to the design of the race car aerodynamic surfaces, wind tunnel model parts, and assemblies.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines.

You will contribute to problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts.

You execute tasks in alignment with established engineering standards.

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Aeronautical engineering or related field experience.

3D CAD knowledge.

Knowledge of engineering drawings.

Formula Student and industrial experience advantageous.

Proficient with MS Office

Personal Attributes:

Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and alignment to the team’s valued and behaviours

Clear and concise verbal and written communication

Well-organised – able to manage own time effectively.

Desire to improve processes; proactive and initiative driven.

Demonstrate ability to listen actively.

Collaborate with team members to find mutually beneficial solutions.

Thorough worker with good attention to detail

Respond appropriately to feedback and take necessary actions.

Pro-actively participate in team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.

Pro-actively engage with external stakeholders to gather requirements and provide project updates.

Result-focussed and driven.

What McLaren can offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.



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