Federations & Governing Bodies
Mechanical Design Engineer (FTC)
Mid Level
Biggin Hill, United Kingdom
in office
Contract
Digital, Product & TechMotorsportEngineering & Development
Job description
About the Role
Formula 1 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Mechanical Engineering & Design team on a fixed-term contract until 2030. Reporting into the Mechanical Design Manager, the role will design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions. The team is part of the Technical division and supports FOM mechanical systems across the UK and abroad, alongside the wider organisation that delivers Formula 1 events.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions, including comprehensive documentation, and design/draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
- Support, modify, maintain and repair all FOM mechanical systems in the UK and abroad, including rapid fault finding, evaluation and diagnosing of problems in an accurate and timely manner.
- Carry out 3D modelling and 2D design/draught work while maintaining, updating and modifying existing designs and diagrams.
- Carry out full design cycle project/task work through conception, design, development, prototyping, testing, diagnosing, manufacture and commissioning, and estimate accurately project and task duration and costing.
- Produce appropriate and complete documentation for all designs, enhancements and projects, and report as required by the R&D Groups' Management.
- Hand over completed projects and assembly modifications to operationally responsible departments with relevant documentation, and assist operational departments with any issues that may arise.
- Liaise efficiently with other staff, departments, teams and outside organisations, establishing and maintaining effective and efficient relations, overcoming problems and defining requirements.
- Decompose complex problems and produce simple and effective solutions, while designing innovative cutting-edge solutions for other projects.
- Administer Windchill/PDMLink, the drawing identification database and Drawing Office documentation.
- Perform the role of R&D (Mechanical) support representative at events abroad, and occasionally travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician to assist in coordinating rigging and de-rigging of mechanical equipment and structures.
- Support, advise and from time to time assist operational departments and Technicians with their activities and duties.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks, being capable of working on large projects and small tasks in parallel.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team as well as individually.
- Ability to adapt effectively to changing targets and objectives and ensure tight deadlines are achieved.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, team members, other departments, managers and outside organisations.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- At least 3 years' experience in designing with PTC Creo 2.0 or above.
- Experience using AutoCAD 2015 or above.
- At least 2 years' experience in 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.
- Proven hands-on practical skills and a good understanding/sense of aesthetics, ergonomics, shock and vibration effects.
- Familiarity with a comprehensive range of materials and manufacturing systems.
- Competence in writing technical reports, specifications and user documentation.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate reports.
- Good computer literacy.
Preferred Skills
- Degree in Mechanical Design or a related Engineering discipline.
- Experience of bespoke low volume mechanical design projects.
Workplace
- UK and abroad, including travel to events abroad as required
Benefits & Perks
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Dental care
- 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
- Free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding train stations near Biggin Hill
- Free healthy snacks in the offices
- Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill serving breakfast and lunch
- 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
- Opportunities to develop and request training for the role via the in-house Learning and Development team
- Discount on F1 merchandise
- Discount at F1's experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
- Perkbox benefit portal and more
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