As part of the Alpine long-term plan to compete for F1 World Championships we are looking to add to our hugely talented team with individuals who are motivated to significantly contribute to our relentless pursuit of excellence.
Within the Engineering Office we have a new vacancy for Lead Powertrain Design Engineer focusing on the Heat Rejection system.
Lead Powertrain Design Engineer - The Role
Working in the Powertrain Team you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers with a specific focus on the Heat Rejection design and integration.
You will also be responsible for:
- Working with Chief Designers & Head of Section to define technical requirements
- Ownership of Detailed Design Specifications and Project Execution from cradle to grave, defining and supporting component or system validation, servicing and utilisation, supporting or resolving any issues as they arise
- Liaise with other Design Sections, Departments across the business and external suppliers as required
- Lead a group of Engineers to deliver to schedule, on budget and within constraints, escalating technical or resource conflicts that threaten agreed targets
- Approve the work of reports as a fundamental part of design sign-off process
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to; concept design and scheming components, detailing machined parts, patterns, moulds and specifying laminates, extending to the necessary component jigs and build tooling
- Cascade information to your team owning the message and delivery
- Non-technical one-to-one’s, making time develop all members of your team
- Set clear expectations and ensure these are reviewed
- Provide timely factual feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to; concept design and scheming components, aiming to take a component or sub-system through the full design process for each car.
Lead Powertrain Design Engineer – The Person
We are looking for an individual who has extensive experience of working in a design role in motorsport, preferably in an F1 team. Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail are a must, alongside the ability to work under pressure. They must also possess the following:
- A Mechanical Engineering Masters’ Degree or comparable qualification
- Experience aerospace materials and manufacturing techniques
- An understanding of implications of car performance when considering design criteria
- Ability to approach design tasks by application of engineering first principles
Candidates must be self-motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision and delivering high quality designs to crucial deadlines.
Our offer to you
What we offer our employees for their commitment to the team is not only a very competitive salary, but also an excellent suite of benefits including BUPA medical and dental, private pension, bonus scheme and many more. We are located in the Cotswolds and as well as having a new state of the art gym being built on site, we also have access to other benefits and discounts in the local area. We are committed to career development and provide training and mentoring opportunities for our colleagues.
Alpine Racing strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place where we can all be ourselves. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to making a consistent, top down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.