Engineer - Motorsport Design

Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

An opportunity has arisen for a Motorsport Design Engineer to join the Motorsport & Advanced Engineering department.

The motor sport and advanced engineering team have projects that require a design engineer with a strong skillset of mechanical design, ideally in the context of electrification. The projects are high performance in nature, with a focus on lightweight and powerful systems across motor sport, defence and other applications.

• Perform engineering calculations for components and systems
• Component and assembly design using 3D CAD software
• Completion and release of engineering drawings
• Follow company guidelines related to CAD assembly structures and BoM creation
• Design & development of rig and test equipment
• Undertake data analysis to support design development, problem solve and fault resolution
• Data transfer to customers and suppliers
• Document build specifications & instructions
• Design for performance, efficiency and total cost optimisation
• Occasional customer liaison and event support
• Writing build instructions and plan Safe Systems of Work
• Following Design Verification Plans
• Continuously improve engineering and business systems and processes
• Engage with supply chain to improve manufacturability and quality

• This role will suit a high performing graduate engineer up to around 5 years relevant experience.
• Should have some mechanical design experience in high performance applications such as motor sport, defence, aerospace.
• Exposure to HV systems, energy storage and low volume applications is highly desirable.
• Must be a proficient CAD (Siemens NX preferred) and PLM (Siemens Teamcenter preferred) user.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain Base Line Security Clearance (BPSS) for this role.
• Ability to travel outside the UK

• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on‑site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Engineer
- Motorsport Design
- Kidlington, ENG, GB