Brake Ducts Design Engineer

We're seeking a motivated Brake Ducts Design Engineer to join our team. As a key player, you will be responsible for designing components that meet packaging and specification requirements, 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.
• Collaborate with concept, vehicle performance, aerodynamics, and FEA teams to maximise the impact of brake cooling design on overall car performance.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and technical partners.
• Execute concept and detailed design activities, including hand calculations and high-quality detail drawings.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant automotive/motorsport design experience in composites and brake cooling; top-level motorsport and 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.

What We Offer:

• Working in a young, collaborative, and international environment.
• Tailored training.
• Company events/briefings.
• Onsite gym.
• Bonus scheme.
• Annual salary review process.
• Meal tickets.
• Free additional health insurance.

The minimum fixed salary for this role is the contractual minimum set by the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Metalworking Industry for classification level C3.