Lead Composite Designer

6 months ago

Silverstone, United Kingdom Andretti Cadillac Full time

Location: Silverstone, UK

Reporting to: Chief Designer

Department: Andretti Cadillac at Andretti Global

Background:
Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, the team fields multiple entries in INDYCAR, INDY NXT, IMSA and Formula E. The global racing enterprise boasts over 250 race wins, four INDYCAR Series championships, five INDY NXT titles, one Indy Pro 2000 and one USF2000 championship, and has captured victory five times at the famed Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The team is now looking to expand into the pinnacle of motorsport through our Andretti Cadillac Team. 

Job description:
We have an opportunity for a Lead Composite Designer to join the Andretti Cadillac Team at the new Silverstone Facility. In this role you will be leading the design of composite components and all associated tooling in either the Wings, Bodywork, or Chassis Teams. At Andretti Global, we aspire to be the absolute best in every aspect of our team. Team members are encouraged to challenge established thinking and share their ideas to create an environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Provide engineering solutions by developing layouts and schemes for major composite assemblies, ensuring optimal design and functionality. 
  • Take ownership of all composite projects run by your group, highlighting risks and opportunities to the Head of Composites. 
  • Creation of CAD models and drawings for analysis and detail design.  
  • Support your group to provide complete information for composite production processes, including materials, techniques, and quality standards. 
  • Provide guidance and supervision to composite designers in your group, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality work. 

Requirements

  • A degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering) or similar.   
  • Has a minimum 8 years relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the motorsport industry.   
  • Proficiency in CAD software, preferably CATIA 3DX, with a proven track record of producing accurate and efficient designs. 
  • Extensive knowledge of composite component design. 
  • Knowledge of composite materials and their properties. 
  • Knowledge or experience of composites manufacture. 
  • Ability to plan and manage your group’s workloads. 
  • Ability to line manage / lead teams effectively. 
  • Clear and concise communication, verbally and with the use of email. 
  • Ability to prioritize in a time pressured environment and manage personal deadlines
  • Self-motivated, innovative, and comfortable working independently, while meeting challenging deadlines. 
  • Strong levels of IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.) 
  • Positively contribute to an open and inclusive culture. 

Please be aware that we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and this job posting will close once a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage all interested individuals to submit their application as soon as possible.  As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

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