# Brake Ducts Design Engineer **Company**: Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team **Location**: Faenza, Emilia-Romagna **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: The minimum fixed salary for this role is the contractual minimum set by the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry (Federmeccanica/Assistal) for classification level C3. **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Motorsport **Apply**: https://jobs.redbull.com/en/vcarb-f1-team-brake-ducts-design-engineer-ref34791l?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_26b84ae4-760 ## Description We are seeking a motivated Brake Ducts Design Engineer to join our team. As a Brake Ducts Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing components that meet packaging and specification requirements, and producing detailed designs of composite components, primarily within the brake duct perimeter. **Responsibilities** - End-to-end responsibility for the development of subsystems and components, working with minimal supervision from Senior Designers and the Team Leader. - Act as the department's representative when liaising with internal and external development partners within the assigned area of responsibility. - Support the Team Leader in analysing design specifications and ensuring they are fully aligned with vehicle-level KPIs and agreed upon with development partners. - Execute concept and detailed design activities, including hand calculations and high-quality detail drawings, balancing performance and manufacturability. - Monitor technology developments to ensure design standards remain state-of-the-art. - Prepare and issue documentation for component testing and trackside operations. - Manage actions to resolve quality issues during production and faults coming from car operation. **Collaboration and Performance** - Collaborate with concept, vehicle performance, aerodynamics, and FEA teams to maximize the impact of brake cooling design on overall car performance. - Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and technical partners. - Collaborate with the reliability and quality assurance teams to address faults and resolve quality issues identified during inspections or on-track operations. - Provide remote support from the factory during selected race or track events. **Culture and Development** - Foster teamwork by maintaining and developing strong relationships within the department and across functions. - Take ownership, communicate openly, and pursue continuous improvement. - Oversee external design consultants. - Act as a role model by embodying the company's values and culture. **What We Offer** - Working in a young, collaborative, and international environment. - Tailored training. - Company events and briefings. - Onsite gym. - Bonus scheme. - Annual salary review process. - Meal tickets. - Free additional health insurance. **Requirements** - Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. - Relevant automotive/motorsport design experience in composites and brake cooling; top-level motorsport and in particular Formula 1 experience highly desirable. - Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; knowledge of Italian is an advantage. - Good knowledge of metallic materials and associated treatments. - Solid understanding of composite materials and their manufacturing processes. - Proven ability to manage tasks effectively under high-pressure conditions. - Proficiency in Siemens NX CAD software preferred; equivalent experience with other CAD applications acceptable. - Ability to thoroughly scope and define new tasks. - Clear and concise communication skills. - Demonstrated initiative, proactivity, and innovative thinking. - Strong collaborative skills and team player attitude for working with internal teams, external suppliers, and technical partners. ## Skills ### Required - Mechanical Engineering - composite materials - brake cooling - Siemens NX CAD ### Nice to have - Italian - Formula 1 experience --- Source: [Apply at jobs.redbull.com](https://jobs.redbull.com/en/vcarb-f1-team-brake-ducts-design-engineer-ref34791l?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)