Williams Heritage is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design & Engineering Specialist to join our team dedicated to the design recommissioning and operation of historic Formula 1 cars. This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of motorsport history and modern engineering ensuring our heritage vehicles remain authentic and operational to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and engineer components and assemblies for heritage F1 cars ensuring alignment with the original era specifications.
- Produce schemes detailed designs and manufacturing drawings for assembly and installation.
- Collaborate with the Chief Engineer and car build departments to assess design requirements and support recommissioning efforts.
- Respond to build and manufacturing queries resolve quality issues and provide documentation to support assembly and car build.
- Maintain and develop the heritage engineering database using archive materials and operational documentation.
- Communicate effectively across the heritage department and liaise with suppliers and clients.
- Mentor and support the heritage placement student.
- Assist in the preparation build and servicing of F1 cars subcomponents and pit equipment to Williams standards.
- Ensure all heritage assets including cars equipment and workshop spaces are maintained and presented to an elite standard for clients sponsors and VIP visitors.
Key Accountabilities:
- Uphold Williams Values & Behaviours and promote a culture of excellence.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and brand presentation standards.
- Continuously seek ways to improve personal and departmental performance.
- Understand and adhere to cost cap rules and requirements.
Core Competencies:
- Strong engineering creativity with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret heritage archive data and translate it into design and build documentation.
- Proficiency in basic hand calculations for component strength and functionality.
- Clear communication skills both verbal and graphical to support the design and build process.
- Experience collaborating across departments in a fast-paced environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of F1 mechanical systems and assemblies.
- Familiarity with composite structure design and engineering.
- Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles.
Qualifications :
Qualifications and Experience Level:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering with relevant design experience in motorsport aerospace or a related field.
- Proficiency in Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter Engineering (TCE).
This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities
Additional Information :
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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time