The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our expanding Structural Engineering team and make a key contribution to the design and development of our F1 car.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills working with relevant company departments and key stakeholders to ensure our structures meet their strength and stiffness targets, balancing performance with safety and reliability often working to tight deadlines.
This demanding but fulfilling role will suit an ambitious and innovative experienced engineer with a proven record of leading the structural analysis of complex engineering projects from concept stage through detailed design and into manufacture.
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will:
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Perform structural analysis of metallic and composite F1 car components using both Finite Element Analysis and hand calculation methods.
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Optimise existing designs and develop innovative new structural concepts, identifying opportunities for mass reduction and the realisation of other car performance parameters.
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Contribute to design reviews, assessing structural viability of proposed new designs.
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Define and observe structural proof tests carried out in the Prototype and Test department, analysing results and using them to improve model correlation.
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Write reports to summarise the analysis that has been used to demonstrate structures are fit for purpose.
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Develop new analysis tools and improve efficiency of existing calculation methods to promote a culture of continuous development.
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Mentoring and training of other team members.
Our ideal Candidate is someone who has:
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Abaqus and ANSA or Hyperworks experience.
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Structural optimisation using Genesis or similar software.
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A relevant degree or equivalent qualification supported by experience in motorsport, aerospace or a related field.
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In depth knowledge of calculation methods based on first principles.
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Detailed knowledge of fatigue analysis methods.
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Thorough understanding of structural behaviour of engineering materials.
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Scripting and model automation skills would be beneficial, as would experience of data analysis using MATLAB.
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Can communicate effectively with other engineers both written and verbal and support the wider organisation - Manufacturing, Quality, Prototype and Test, Trackside etc.
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Has a passion for engineering, innovation and detailed analysis work.
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Confidence, and is well organised with the ability to clearly prioritise tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines, making sound decisions based on good judgement and seeking input as required.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments