Composite Design Engineer

TXM Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Position: Contract Composite Design Engineer
Rate: Negotiable
Title: Composite Design Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Length: 6+ month contract
Shift: To Be Discussed

About
An opportunity has arisen to join the exciting world of Formula 1. This client is actively recruiting for a skilled Composite Design Engineer. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and related engineering functions within Vehicle Design to support the delivery of the most advanced, high-performance, and reliable designs within agreed timeframes, optimizing mass, stiffness, and design for manufacture. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership and responsibility for specific car components or assemblies that can deliver performance enhancements to the car.

To be successful in this role, you will have:
A solid understanding of the delivery of engineering designs and drawings of composite components, laminates, and assemblies in accordance with defined standards and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Work collaboratively with Principal / Senior Engineers and Program Managers to define deliverables and project scope, ensuring all requirements are met.
2. Proactively address faults, manufacturing queries/feedback, NCRs, and other related departmental tasks.
3. Take ownership of key aspects of the Vehicle Design Vision, Goals, and Strategy to create a best-in-industry, high-performance design team.
4. Act as the technical authority for their project (if requested) when the Principal / Senior Engineers are not present.
5. Deputize for Senior Engineers, if requested, and report back to peers and project groups (Faults, Design Reviews, etc.).
6. Demonstrate a track record of advanced and reliable design solutions with supporting calculations and unambiguous engineering drawings.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Can communicate effectively with other engineers, both written and verbal, while supporting the wider organization, including Manufacturing, Quality, Prototype and Test, Trackside, etc.
2. Holds a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, or another related engineering discipline.
3. Has a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the motorsport industry.
4. Enjoys problem-solving, thinking critically, and working collaboratively.
5. Experience using NX is essential, and Teamcenter experience is highly desirable.

If you're interested in applying for this position, please contact me on (phone number removed) or email me at (url removed).