Principal Design Engineer Transmission

We are currently recruiting a Principal Design Engineer to lead the Transmission team within our Powertrain group. Collaborating with the Head of Powertrain and the PUI team you will be responsible for managing a subgroup of Designers and Senior Designers within the department covering a wide variety of assemblies throughout the F1 car.

Youll play a key role in the overall design development and performance optimisation of our transmission systems delivering robust lightweight high-performance solutions that operate flawlessly under extreme loads and dynamic conditions.

In addition youll be responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of multidisciplinary engineers. We are looking for a team leader who can drive technical excellence while fostering a collaborative high-performance culture in the team. The ideal candidate will be capable of guiding a multidisciplinary group setting clear priorities and ensuring alignment across the wider Powertrain Vehicle Engineering and relevant Operations departments.

As Principal Design Engineer you will:

• Be an influential member of the department holding authority for large engineering projects from concept to delivery and tasked with generating the most advanced performant and reliable designs to agreed timeframes.
• Manage a team of highly talented engineers supporting their development and growth while ensuring they meet the teams overall objectives.
• Design and develop components and assemblies within the transmission system including gears shafts casings bearings clutches and hydraulic actuation systems.
• Work with hydraulic specialists on lubrication cooling and actuation systems integrating mechanical and hydraulic functions seamlessly.
• Conduct detailed analysis using simulation CAD and data-driven tools to validate concepts and correlate track performance.
• Take governance and validation for all engineering drawings in accordance with defined standards and procedures within the group.
• Liaise with the Program Managers to define deliverables set workloads and resource requirements to ensure that targets are realistic and achievable.
• Take ownership of technical decision-making if requested for the department when Head of Department is not present.
• Be involved with departmental recruitment individuals Annual Performance Reviews and Development Plans at the discretion of the Head of Department.
• Conducting design reviews within the team and on a larger scale across Vehicle Design.

Our ideal candidate is someone who has:

• An in-depth understanding of fundamental engineering principles.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification supported by design experience in a top-level motorsport field.
• Experience with simulation and stress calculations would also be advantageous.
• Strong CAD skills ideally with experience of NX however training will be provided for conversion from other CAD systems.
• Data analysis experience as it would be beneficial for this role.
• Effective and efficient people management skills along with a strong knowledge of contemporary F1 technology and design.
• An innovative approach to design and strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques is fundamental.
• A creative proactive approach to problem-solving along with good attention to detail.
• Confidence and is well organised with the ability to clearly prioritise tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines making sound decisions based on good judgement and seeking input as required.
• Ability to integrate and work collaboratively at every level within the organisation.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and trends.

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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