CAD Systems Specialist

CAD Systems Specialist

We are now looking for a CAD Systems Specialist to join our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team within the Technology Innovation Group. This is a key technical leadership role, providing strategic direction and hands‑on expertise for our CAD platform,
Siemens NX
, supporting the design, manufacturing, and engineering teams that power our race cars.

As a CAD Systems Specialist, you will be the technical authority for Siemens NX at Williams Racing. You will lead CAD projects, drive continuous improvement, and ensure our CAD systems enable seamless CAD workflows across the business.

Working closely with engineers, IT, and manufacturing teams, you will provide “at‑elbow” support, develop custom tools, and champion best practices that deliver real value in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Siemens NX solutions
• Act as the primary technical authority for CAD implementations and integrations
• Drive digital transformation through PLM strategy and process improvement
• Design and develop custom plugins, automation scripts, and extensions using NX Open APIs
• Provide training, documentation, and hands‑on support to drive user adoption
• Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements for efficiency and scalability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver CAD and PLM projects successfully
• Investigate recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement permanent solutions
• Take ownership of major incidents, working closely with Service Management
• Maintain and update technical documentation
• Support out‑of‑hours upgrades or incidents when required

For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport:
Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long‑term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

• Proven experience leading CAD implementations (Siemens NX strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of NX‑enabled CAD workflows
• Hands‑on experience with NX configuration and customisation
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Experience developing automation or integrations (Python, C#, Java or similar)
• Solid background in systems integration, data migration, and enterprise IT environments
• Experience working in Agile environments and delivering continuous improvement programmes
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.