Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Mechanical Design team in Maranello.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for our Formula 1 car. You will work across a wide range of chassis-related components and mechanical assemblies, taking designs from initial study and preliminary calculation through simulation, modelling, and detailed definition.

Responsibilities:

• Design Formula 1 chassis-related components and mechanical assemblies.
• Develop components from initial study through preliminary calculations, kinematic and dynamic simulations, solid and surface modelling, and detailed 2D drawings.
• Deliver high-performance, reliable design solutions with optimised sizing.
• Work across a broad range of components including suspension, wheels, and brakes.
• Design driver-to-vehicle interface components including seats, steering systems, and pedals.
• Develop ground-to-vehicle interface components including planks and skids, as well as associated equipment used for legality checks.
• Manage design mock-up activities within the Design Office.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and technical stakeholders to deliver activities within agreed timescales and required quality standards.
• Contribute ideas and technical expertise to continuously improve design processes and ways of working.

Requirements:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years' professional experience, including at least 3 years within professional motorsport.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of racing cars.
• Strong mechanical design capability, including experience in component and mechanical assembly design.
• Experience with preliminary engineering calculations, kinematic and dynamic simulations, solid modelling, surface modelling, and 2D drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of composite components.
• Professional working experience with CATIA.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• A collaborative and professional approach, with the ability to remain calm and focused in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• The adaptability to respond effectively to changing technical requirements and development priorities.

Benefits:

• Competitive rewards and bonuses.
• Year-round health and wellbeing programmes.

Note: Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of TGR Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards.