Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team

Senior Composite Design Engineer

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Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England, GBR

In-Office

Senior level

Automotive • Sports

The Role

Design and develop lightweight composite components, assemblies, jigs, patterns, and tooling for a Formula 1 car. The role owns complex projects from concept through detailed design, supports assembly and testing, resolves technical issues, coordinates across engineering teams, and mentors junior engineers. Candidates should have composite engineering expertise, CAD experience, knowledge of solid modeling and pre-preg manufacturing, and ideally high-level motorsport experience.

Summary Generated by Built In

Shape the composite components that drive Formula 1 performance.

We’re looking for experienced Senior Composite Design Engineers to join our Composite Design group, developing lightweight, structurally efficient composite components for our Formula 1 car.

You’ll take ownership of substantial design projects, translating initial concepts into detailed component designs, assemblies and associated tooling. Working closely with colleagues across Engineering, you’ll apply your knowledge of composite design and manufacturing to solve challenges through assembly, testing and development, while helping develop the capability of junior engineers.
Please note: We’re always looking to attract the best talent to our team and welcome interest from candidates with a range of experience, including those operating at a more senior level. Role scope and responsibilities will be tailored to reflect the successful candidate’s experience and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Develop composite design schemes from preliminary concepts through to detailed component designs, assemblies, jigs, patterns and tooling.
Surface components and produce and review laminate specification booklets.
Take ownership of large-scale projects, delivering design solutions efficiently and to demanding timescales.
Provide technical follow-up during assembly, testing and development, investigating issues and implementing practical, timely solutions.
Develop and improve design concepts to deliver lightweight, cost-effective and structurally efficient solutions.
Work closely with the Lead Engineer and other departments to coordinate workloads, resolve technical challenges and progress projects.
Help organise and delegate work within the group to ensure projects progress effectively.
Mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge of composite design, manufacturing methods and engineering best practice.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Degree-level qualification or equivalent in a composite engineering-related discipline.
Experience developing design schemes and detailed drawings for complex composite components and assemblies to demanding timescales, ideally within Formula 1 or high-level motorsport.
Experience using 3D CAD systems, ideally with a good working knowledge of CATIA.
Strong understanding of solid modelling techniques and composite manufacturing processes, particularly pre-preg technology.
Experience developing composite designs and resolving technical issues through assembly, testing and development.
A proactive, practical approach to engineering challenges, with the confidence to make sound technical decisions.
The ability to take ownership of projects, work effectively under pressure and deliver results to challenging deadlines.
The ability to mentor and motivate others, building effective working relationships across teams.

Make an Impact
Lead complex composite design challenges, share your expertise and develop those around you, delivering innovative, lightweight solutions that enhance the performance, reliability and competitiveness of our Formula 1 car.

Benefits

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.

You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.

About
Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness classes, as well as a restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Skills Required

Degree-level qualification or equivalent in a composite engineering-related discipline
Experience developing design schemes and detailed drawings for complex composite components and assemblies
Experience working to demanding timescales and challenging deadlines
Experience using 3D CAD systems
Good working knowledge of CATIA
Strong understanding of solid modeling techniques
Strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes, particularly pre-preg technology
Experience developing composite designs and resolving technical issues through assembly, testing, and development
Experience in Formula 1 or high-level motorsport
Ability to take ownership of projects and make sound technical decisions
Ability to mentor and motivate junior engineers