Design Engineer
Brackley
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
An exciting new role has become available for a Design Engineer within the Wind Tunnel Development Group.
Reporting to the Technology Engineering Group Leader, the successful candidate will mainly be responsible for the development of new and current mechanical projects used in a wide variety of engineering facilities, including the Wind-tunnel, Simulator, and other test facilities as well as assisting in customer projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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You will have broad engineering knowledge of mechanical systems, electromechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and structural consideration in design.
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You will design and develop engineering systems quickly, accurately and in a manner appropriate to ease of manufacture and assembly.
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You will be generating CAD models and detail drawings of engineering systems, jigs, fixtures, etc. to a standard required for internal or external manufacture.
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You will maintain CAD assemblies and update them clearly as required.
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You will assist in coordination of design and manufacturing programmes and with the testing and calibration of equipment.
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You will be generating innovative, practical ideas for improving the quality and productivity of the design process.
To be successful you will:
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Possess an HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience in F1, or an equivalent high level engineering industry.
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Have experience working with Catia V5/3DX or similar on mechanical system design.
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Ideally, you will have some surfacing knowledge.
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Adopt a flexible approach to working hours, along with a ‘can do’, ‘team playing’ attitude.
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Have good verbal and written communication skills.
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Work under minimal supervision to strict deadlines and in a professional manner.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment, employee well-being programme and offer flexible working opportunities.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note if you would like to include a cover letter please upload it with your CV as one PDF document.