Senior Mechanical Design Engineer; FTC

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join Formula 1's Mechanical Engineering & Design team for a fixed term contract until 2030, supporting our FRO project. Reporting into our Mechanical Design Manager, the principal responsibilities are to design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions (including comprehensive documentation).

• Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions (including comprehensive documentation).
• Design and draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
• Support, modify, maintain & repair all FOM mechanical systems (in the UK and abroad), including rapid fault finding, evaluation and diagnosing of problems that occur, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Carry out 3D modelling & 2D design/draught work whilst maintaining/ updating and modifying existing designs/ diagrams.
• Carry out full design cycle project/task work, through Conception, Design, Development, Prototyping, Testing, Diagnosing, Manufacture and Commissioning.
• Produce high quality, reliable products/ systems that require the minimal of maintenance and support.
• Estimate accurately project and tasks duration and costing.
• Produce appropriate and complete documentation for all designs/ enhancements/ projects worked on.
• Report (including producing reports) as required by the R&D Groups’ Management.
• Hand over completed projects & assembly modifications to operationacutting-edge, with relevant documentation and assist operational departments as required regarding any issues that may arise.
• Liaise efficiently with other staff/ departments/ teams and outside organisations (manufacturers, suppliers, and consultancies), establishing and maintaining effective and efficient relations, overcoming problems and defining requirements.
• Decompose complex problems and produce simple and effective solutions, whilst also designing innovative cutting edge solutions for other projects.
• Administer of Windchill/PDMLink, drawing identification database and Drawing Office documentation.
• Perform the role of R&D (Mechanical) support representative at events abroad.
• Also occasionally travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician when required; assist co‑ordinate rigging and de‑rigging mechanical equipment and structures as required.
• Support, advise and from time to time assist operational departments with their activities and duties, also assist Technicians when required.

• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks, being capable of working on large projects and small tasks in parallel.
• Working effectively/efficiently in a team as well as individually.
• The ability to adapt effectively to changing targets and objectives and ensure tight deadlines are achieved.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a professional manner with colleagues, team members, other departments, managers & outside organisations.
• The ability to work with the minimal of supervision.
• Self‑motivated.

You may also have the following qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical or Engineering Product Design / similar discipline.
• Experience Prior to the role it would be essential that you:
• At least 5 years’ experience in designing with PTC Creo.
• Experience of using AutoCAD software.
• At least 3 years’ experience administering and releasing using Windchill PDMLink 10.1.
• Experience in mathematical analysis for complex designs.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of drawing standards specifically technical product specification BS8888.
• Mechanical projects management experience.
• Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:
  Knowledge or CREO/Simulate, Knowledge of Keyshot, Knowledge & Skills Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:
  Proven hands‑on practical skills and good understanding/sense of aesthetics, ergonomics, shock and vibration effects.
• Familiar with a comprehensive range of materials and manufacturing systems.
• Competent in writing technical reports, specifications and user documentation.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate reports.
• Good computer literacy.
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