Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Non F1

The Role

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Non F1 will play an important role in Design Group, working across a range of projects, with primary responsibility for the suspension design function. The role encompasses suspension architecture, kinematic and compliance (K&C) development, and detailed engineering activities according to the needs of the design and development programme.

The position may require periods of autonomous work on specific projects or to lead a small group of focused engineers within a particular design function.

Although primarily working on Non-F1 vehicle programmes, there may be the opportunity and requirement to work on other non-F1 projects to fulfil the role within MGP Applied Science.

A key role to support and reinforce the design function of the team, and to enable the design group to achieve the primary objectives within the project programme.
Own the end‑to‑end design, validation and delivery of suspension systems and related mechanical assemblies for top‑tier motor sport programmes and selected Applied Science projects. You will lead the design and development of complex, safety and performance critical suspension systems and assemblies from concept through R&D testing to implementation.
Set design standards and mentor a small team of designers while collaborating closely with aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, test & reliability, manufacturing and suppliers.

• Manage and deliver design projects as directed by the Head of Mechanical and Composite Design.
• Own the suspension design work stream, from target setting, concept architecture and kinematic definition through to detailed design, release, testing and in‑service reliability.
• Lead the design and integration of suspension systems and associated components, ensuring all performance and packaging targets are achieved.
• Work closely with Vehicle Dynamics group to translate performance requirements into robust suspension concepts and deliverables.
• Manage and mentor a small group of designers: plan workload, set priorities and deliverables, run design reviews, coach best practice and uphold drawing and PLM standards.
• Drive consistent, reliable and innovative design output across all assigned projects.
• Generate 3D assemblies and 2D drawings with full GD&T, tolerances and effectivity; manage configuration and change control in PLM.
• Lead and contribute to peer reviews of concepts and detailed design.
• Perform and oversee CAE stress analysis and hand calculations to deliver optimised designs.
• Adhere to strict project timelines and contribute to management of the integrated plan for assigned projects.
• Specify and manage development and validation programmes for suspension systems and safety‑critical structural components.
• Create innovative and efficient design solutions that deliver performance.

Candidate Profile

• Mechanical, automotive, or aeronautical engineering degree (2:1 minimum grade) or similar qualification.
• High level motor sport (e.g., F1 or equivalent) or comparable high integrity engineering background, with a proven record of delivering complex engineering projects, including test correlation and reliability closure.
• Demonstrable experience in suspension architecture, kinematic and compliance design, system integration, and the translation of vehicle performance requirements into robust suspension solutions.
• Proven record of senior‑level engineering design within motor sport or high‑performance automotive applications, with strong understanding of mechanical, structural and composite engineering principles.
• Demonstrable skills in mentoring and leadership of small, focused groups.
• Flexible with a proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through…