Williams Racing

Automotive

SeniorDesignEngineer-Composites(CBW)

£65–95k ~AI est. Grove, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Senior Design Engineer - Composites (CBW) at Williams Racing. Skills: Composite structures design, Project management, Design for manufacture. Create conceptual designs. Create detailed designs”

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Fault investigations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Marine or related engineering discipline, Proven technical expertise in specialism, Ability to lead and own significant engineering projects

Nice to Have

Siemens NX experience, Training available for Siemens NX

What You'll Do.

Create conceptual designs

Create detailed designs

Develop lightweight solutions

Develop structurally efficient solutions

Develop cost-effective solutions

Produce structural calculations

Produce functional calculations

Collaborate with aerodynamics

Collaborate with vehicle science

Collaborate with electronics

Collaborate with chassis

Collaborate with stress

Collaborate with transmission

Collaborate with production

Collaborate with external suppliers

Write technical procedures

Write system specifications

Lead fault investigations

Implement timely fixes

Implement robust fixes

Support drawing checking

Support assembly checking

Provide Class 5 sign-off

Mentor student placements

Contribute to continuous improvement

Enhance design efficiency

Act as key point of contact

Manage project allocation

Manage user-acceptance activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-discipline colleagues; High-performance team culture

Communication Scope

Clear communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid. About the Role As a Senior Design Engineer in our Chassis, Bodywork & Wings (CBW) team, you’ll run complete engineering projects - from bold conceptual ideas to detailed design - while supporting R&D and production teams throughout build, test, and fault-resolution phases. Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and success of cutting-edge automotive systems. You’ll lead fault investigations, support drawing and assembly checks, and mentor student engineers. Alongside your project responsibilities, you’ll also drive continuous improvement, contributing to smarter, more efficient design practices across the team. About You Designing large composite structures and components is second nature to you. You're a principles-first engineer with a deep knowledge of composite materials design and manufacture. You combine strong technical ability with a proactive attitude and a solid understanding of engineering design principles , detailed drawings, and modern CAD t

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