Williams Racing
Automotive
SeniorDesignEngineer-Composites(CBW)
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“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.
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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