Senior Surface Designer

Prodrive is seeking a Senior Surface Designer to join their Engineering Vehicle Design group. The successful candidate will provide advanced surfacing expertise across various high-performance motorsport programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• Design aerodynamic and structural surfaces across the vehicle.
• Collaborate with CFD and Structural Analysts to develop and optimise robust surface models.
• Produce concept designs and detailed engineering solutions meeting performance, weight, and cost targets.
• Deliver CAD assemblies and detailed designs within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Release parts and assembly structures onto Bills of Materials.
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of Bills of Materials throughout the project lifecycle.
• Consider the commercial impact of design decisions on component manufacture and future Bill of Materials costs.
• Support design reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Liaise with external suppliers and internal departments to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet programme requirements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience in a high-performance motorsport design environment.
• Proven expertise in creating high-quality aerodynamic and engineering surfaces.
• Strong understanding of surface development principles and integration requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent CAD skills, with Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience an advantage.
• Passion for motorsport, innovation, and engineering excellence.

Benefits include:

• Attractive salary growing with ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday, with opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cyclescheme
• Exercise classes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance