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.
Job Title: Industrial Placement – Vehicle Design (Powertrain) Department: Vehicle Design About the Department: Vehicle Design is at the heart of engineering disciplines with Williams Racing. A team of highly skilled and experienced designers work closely with all other engineering disciplines within the team such as Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing and Simulation to name a few, to deliver the car design in relentless pursuit of performance using leading edge manufacturing, design and materials technology. Role Overview: This role offers a rare opportunity to be involved in the world of Formula 1 from an early stage in your career. The chance to work alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry, and to contribute to the development of a car that will compete on the world stage, is incredibly exciting. It's a role that promises both professional growth and the thrill of being part of a high-performance team. As part of Vehicle Design, you will be emersed in the team and given real problems to solve to contribute to our on-track performance. Contributing strongly to delivering new designs and parts for current and future cars, the successful candidate will be fully emersed in a design team producing detailed drawings and assemblies for manufacturing, working from concept through to prototype part design and testing, using a wide range of Metallic, Composite and Additive manufacturing materials. Your Responsibilities: Formula one is a fast paced and dynamic environment where a strong engineering, mathematical and problem-solving abilities are important. Typical responsibilities will include - • Scheming designs from concept through to detailed designs for manufacture. • Liaising with multiple engineering departments and disciplines to inform design decisions and deliver to schedule. • Carrying out calculations to back up designs and liaising with simulation and structures departments on specialist analysis. • Producing test specifications, information packages and reports for parts in factory and trackside. • Owning faults and resolving issues. • Provide data analysis of assemblies where appropriate. • Work to agreed objectives with key performance indicators. Preferred Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following: • Strong background in Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree subject. • A strong understanding of Engineering basics across Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Materials, Fluid Dynamics, Hydraulics and Mathematics. • Experience with CAD and Simulation software would be advantageous, as would the MS suite of software. • A sound knowledge of material application, metallic and composite. • A relevant interest outside educational environment, such as Rebuilding a car, Aircraft, Racing activities, team-based activities (e.g. Duke of Edinburgh etc.) • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. A strong aptitude for problems solving and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment but also autonomously are key to this role along with a strong Engineering mindset and mathematical skills. A proficiency in technical drawing and CAD design would be advantageous, strong communication skills and the ability to work to agreed time scales is imperative. A positive attitude to learn and being part of a high performing team with the ability to adapt is also a key attribute.
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